JEWELLERY, DECORATIVE & FINE ARTS AUCTION Tuesday, 29 April 2025 / 10:00 am start
An early 1900s wooden library trolley - open sides on cast iron base and wheels, with remains of old paper and paint finish, gilt 'Signature Books' lettered to the front. 1400 x 540 x 800mm.
Estimate: $300 - $600
An Anglo Indian rosewood side table - profusely carved with flowering vines, wild animals and dancing figures, carved apron, legs and shelf to base. 610 x 610 x 620mm.
Estimate: $400 - $800
A Victorian paper machè chinoiserie sewing table - the interior with various compartments and with original ivory and bone accessories, pull out fabric well, lyre shaped supports and stretcher base. 530 x 380 x 640mm.
Estimate: $280 - $580
A late 19thC Black Forest carved large floor standing bear with basket - he stands holding aloft a pierced and carved branch form basket. His open mouth with carved and white painted teeth, glass set eyes. On circular domed base with further carved naturalistic detail. H.945mm.
Estimate: $2,200 - $3,600
A 19thC mahogany Zanzibar large trunk - flat top, with large brass domed bosses, lock plate, engraved and fret cut brackets and side handles. The top and back with split. 1430 x 600 x 595mm. Good old patina.
Estimate: $400 - $800
A George I oak sword chest - cut detail to side edges, raised on reverse V supports, iron lock. 1000 x 320 x 520mm.
Estimate: $400 - $800
Anton Seuffert (1815-1887 New Zealand) fine and rare tilt-top specimen card table - the top with central multi-pointed starburst originating from a six-pointed star, on a fine rewarewa parquetry ground with traditional Seuffert scalloped border. The inlay of various N.Z. native timbers. On mottled Kauri tapering barley twist stem and three scroll legs. Dia.555mm. H.760mm.
Estimate: $5,000 - $10,000
A rare and impressive New Zealand colonial Winks & Hall native timbers wine table
Estimate: $10,000 - $14,000
A Regency mahogany double pedestal dining table - with two extension leaves, brass casters. 1500 x 1300 x 730mm (2620mm when extended).
Estimate: $1,200 - $2,200
A set of six oak baronial dining chairs - upholstered in a semi velvet tapestry with upholstery nail detail. Carved legs with stretcher base. 440 x 460 x 1060mm.
A George III country oak gate leg table - the drop sides raise on turned supports. 1120 x 1060 x 750mm.
Estimate: $600 - $1,200
A set of six early 20thC Windsor style ash and elm hoop back chairs - the fancy ecclesiastical backs with three arches, crinoline stretchers and pad front feet.
Estimate: $300 - $600
A Georgian mahogany chest on chest - the top of two half and two full width drawers, with fret work decoration to pediment, the base with three full width drawers, raised on bracket feet. 1030 x 540 x 1680mm.
Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500
A mahogany Georgian style chest on chest - the top with three small drawers over three full width drawers, the base with two full width drawers, bone keyhole escutcheons, the pediment with restrained decoration, replacement brass handles, raised on bracket feet. 1030 x 530 x 1520mm.
Estimate: $1,200 - $2,000
An oak William and Mary style three drawer chest - geometric panels to the drawers, hanging brass handles, raised on bracket feet. 970 x 560 x 900mm.
Estimate: $500 - $1,000
An impressive Victorian flame mahogany scotch chest - serpentine shape top, with secret frieze drawer, two hat box drawers and two half drawers over three full width drawers, pillars to each side, raised on plinth base. 1290 x 600 x 1185mm.
Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500
A 19thC oak baronial chair - carved oak frame upholstered in a self-patterned fabric. 730 x 800 x 1200mm.
A Victorian mahogany and leather grandfather chair - carved frame, button back with upholstery nail detail. Fading to the tan leather. 700 x 530 x 1040mm.
Estimate: $700 - $1,200
Two matching modern antique French style leather armchairs - one a wing back, the other a fauteuil, the similar chairs with carved frames, buttoned back upholstery in tan leather.
Estimate: $600 - $1,200
A pair of Duresta designer opera chairs - upholstered in a self-patterned fabric of muted gold and light teal, separate cushions and substantial brass casters. 700 x 900 x 900mm.
Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500
A Duresta designer 'Hornblower; two seater Knole sofa - upholstered in a striped muted gold and light teal fabric, with conforming wood and cord tassels, with separate cushions and substantial brass casters. Provenance: Purchased from Baran de Bourdeaux Fine Antiques. This piece has been in storage for a number of years. 1800 x 1160 x 900mm.
Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500
A Duresta designer three seater Knole sofa - upholstered in a self-patterned muted gold and light teal fabric, with conforming wood and cord tassels, (two faulted), with separate cushions and substantial brass casters. Provenance: Purchased from Baran de Bourdeaux Fine Antiques. This piece has been in storage for a number of years. 2300 x 1200 x 900mm.
Estimate: $1,800 - $3,000
A brown buttoned leather roll arm two-seater chesterfield sofa - by Moran of Australia, of 'full grain bovine leather', buttoned to the back, arms and front with large tarnished copper studded detail. Minor wear. L.1900. H.710mm.
Estimate: $800 - $1,600
Memphis Milano 'First' chair by Michele De Lucchi - c.1983. Lacquered wood chair with grey coated metal frame. Original label to base. H.900mm.
Estimate: $500 - $1,000
A set of four modern Siesta 'Crystal' polycarbonate outdoor designer chairs - stylish entwined tree branch design. Moulded marks to base.
Estimate: $300 - $600
A set of four modern Siesta 'Crystal' polycarbonate outdoor designer chairs - stylish entwined tree branch design. Moulded marks to base.
Estimate: $300 - $600
A French style double bed frame - the head and footboards with painted and gilded frame upholstered in an ivory and mushroom stripe. W.1520mm.
Estimate: $400 - $800
An antique style mahogany corner cabinet - the astragal glazed top with two doors, decorative pediment, over the base with two panelled doors with figured mahogany, raised on bracket feet. 900 x 400 x 1780mm.
Estimate: $500 - $1,000
A Georgian mahogany corner cupboard - astragal glazed door, the interior with two shelves, H.form brass hinges and dentil decoration to pediment. 710 x 400 x 1060mm.
Estimate: $400 - $800
A George II walnut oyster shell veneer drop front bureau - the interior with traditional configuration plus storage well, the base of two half drawers over two full width drawers, raised on bracket feet. 840 x 480 x 980mm.
Estimate: $500 - $1,000
A quality Victorian mahogany mirror back sideboard - carved detail to the mirror back, the base with three drawers over a central cupboard, the side doors open to reveal shelves with one side containing a cellarette, raised on plinth base. 1820 x 580 x 1800mm. Some heat and/or water damage to the top.
Estimate: $500 - $1,000
A mahogany Georgian style breakfront bookcase - dentil moulding to the pediment, four astragal glazed doors, the interior with two adjustable shelves, the base with four panelled doors, raised on plinth base. 1920 x 490 x 2000mm. Made by Don Barrett, cabinet maker and antique furniture restorer, for his family home.
Estimate: $800 - $1,500
A quality George III style solid yew wood decorative plate rack back dresser - the back with over-looping frieze above two shelves and two small cupboards. The base with three frieze drawers and turned supports above the panelled lower shelf base. Traditionally made with some pegged construction. Oak lined. In good polish. 1360 x 470 x 1880mm.
Estimate: $800 - $1,600
A large and impressive Chinese porcelain famille rose floor standing vase - the wide spherical body and cylindrical neck in all over famille rose decoration including birds, butterflies and florals. H.830mm.
Estimate: $300 - $600
An impressive antique Chinese dining table - the round top inlaid with multiple courtyard scenes, bamboo, willow trees, clouds, phoenix birds, etc. The elaborate base with four carved substantial supports, with inlaid decoration of sacred objects on a square platform with conforming inlaid detail. 1430 x 800mm.
Estimate: $2,000 - $4,000
A Georgian oak long case clock - the hood with two finials, (one absent), reeded column with brass detail to each side, the dial with painted floral decoration, Roman numerals with the minutes in Arabic numerals, seconds dial, marked Edwd. Maud, Daventry, chamfered sides to case. 460 x 240 x 2600mm.
Estimate: $700 - $1,200
A taxidermy peacock - the full body mount perched upon a gnarled branch for wall mounting. H.1700mm.
Estimate: $1,600 - $2,500
A taxidermy peacock - the full body mount perched upon a gnarled branch for wall mounting. H.2000mm.
Estimate: $1,600 - $2,500
A concrete garden winged gargoyle - with snake clasped to its right foot. H.470mm.
Estimate: $180 - $360
A quality English concrete allegorical garden male figure representing winter - modelled tightening the collar of his long coat. Raised on tall square section plinth base. H.1150mm (including plinth).
Estimate: $550 - $850
A pair of cast iron garden urns - campana shape, rusty with remains on old paint. 600 x 350mm.
Estimate: $400 - $800
A pair of c.1900 Carrara marble tall pedestal based urns - of classical baluster form with octagonal foot on tall octagonal columns, further raised on octagonal stepped plinth base. H.1160mm,
Estimate: $2,200 - $3,200
