Decorative Arts

DECORATIVE ARTS AUCTION MONDAY 7 MARCH 2022, MELBOURNE

AUCTION CATALOGUE VOLUME 15 ISSUE 3 LJ8455 COVER (part 1 of 2) LOT 126 TWO RARE WORCESTER (BARR, FLIGHT AND BARR) PORCELAIN ARMORIAL MONOGRAMMED PLATES FROM ‘THE GEORGE III SERVICE’ CIRCA 1807-1813 $12,000 – 15,000 INSIDE COVER LOT 15 (detail) A SET OF VICTORIAN STAINED GLASS DOOR SURROUND PANELS LATE 19TH CENTURY $10,000 – 15,000

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DECORATIVE ARTS AUCTION MONDAY 7 MARCH 2022, 6PM MELBOURNE

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David Parsons

Dominic Kavanagh

Head of Decorative Arts & Valuations (03) 8825 5638 david.parsons@leonardjoel.com.au

Decorative Arts Specialist (03) 8825 5611 dominic.kavanagh@leonardjoel.com.au

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Decorative Arts

Following the great success of our Decorative Arts and Asian art categories in 2021,

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includes a blackwood games table of rare and unusual design probably attributable

this year we are excited to offer our buyers and vendors more auctions more often, moving to a three auction calendar in 2022, beginning with our March auction.

This auction opens with an interesting selection of Australian Decorative Arts. This to an unidentified Melbourne maker (lot 1); an early 20th century Melbourne-made ‘Chippendale Gothick’ partners’ desk (lot 5); and a monumental boardroom table (lot 9), custom made for the National Australia Bank for use in its executive offices and said to have hosted two former Prime Ministers.

Discovered late last year and adorning our front cover are a pair of rare royal armorial plates, by Flight, Barr, Flight (lot 126). These early 19th century plates bear the royal coat of arms and the crest of the Order of the Garter, the oldest and most senior order of chivalry in Britain. Limited to twenty-four living members, appointments to the order recognise the highest level of public service or service to the sovereign. These plates are rare on the open market, with most now in the Royal Collection Trust, so it is an absolute delight for us to offer a pair.

Other highlights are a striking intact pair of late Victorian stained glass door surrounds

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(lots 15 & 16) from ‘Brimlea’, a grand house formerly standing in Murrumbeena; an antique Tabriz medallion carpet (lot 41) from the collection of Robert Bleakley; a Roman marble sarcophagus panel (lot 127); and a fine early Victorian rosewood-cased marine stick barometer (lot 104) by Jones and Graham, Liverpool.

We look forward to inviting our clients in room or virtually for our upcoming viewing.

— David Parsons | Head of Decorative Arts

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Australian Decorative Arts LOTS 1–14

1 A RARE AND UNUSUAL LATE VICTORIAN AUSTRALIAN BLACKWOOD GAMES TABLE UNIDENTIFIED MELBOURNE MAKER, CIRCA 1890 The heptagonal leatherette-lined top with concave sides above a frieze with a small drawer to each of its seven sides, each side of the frieze divided by a small projecting partly-enclosed shelf, raised on turned supports with brass and porcelain castors.

77.5cm high, 153cm diameter PROVENANCE: The Celtic Club Collection, Melbourne.

2 AN AUSTRALIAN OAK MELBOURNE STOCK EXCHANGE CHAIR LATE 19TH CENTURY Modelled in the Gothic revival style, the black leather upholstered back surmounted by a carved monogram and three fleur de lys finials, the roll-over arms and contoured seat raised on turned legs and stretchers. This chair is one of 120 used for 70 years by the Melbourne Stock Exchange, until the close of call trading at that exchange in December 1961.

123cm high, 62cm wide, 72cm deep $4,000 – 6,000

OTHER NOTES: Only one other table of this design, has been traced – also in blackwood, with minor variations in some details (Leski Auctions, The Gary & Genevieve Morgan Collection Part One, Melbourne, 7 December, 2021, lot 146). That two tables of this design and period have both appeared in Melbourne, and nowhere else, suggests that their design and manufacture was original and unique to an unidentified Melbourne maker. $2,000 – 3,000

3 A SMALL MID VICTORIAN AUSTRALIAN CEDAR SIDEBOARD CIRCA 1850 The rectangular top with a shaped back with a shallow shelf below a carved shell and scroll crest, the body with a moulded frieze drawer above a pair of panelled doors, flanked by columns, on turned feet.

162cm high, 106.5cm wide, 49cm deep $1,200 – 2,000

4 AN EARLY VICTORIAN AUSTRALIAN CEDAR SCROLL-END SOFA CIRCA 1840 The shaped back centred on a carved crest above scrolling arms, on turned supports.

92cm high, 213cm long, 68cm deep PROVENANCE: Private collection, Melbourne Private collection, Maffra $1,500 – 2,000 5 A ‘CHIPPENDALE GOTHICK’ PARTNER’S DESK IN ENGLISH OAK

BY R & G KIRKHAM, MELBOURNE (STAMPED), EARLY 20TH CENTURY The rectangular inverted breakfront top above a pair of pedestals with frieze drawers and cabinet doors to both sides, and with a secret compartment on right hand side at base, richly moulded and carved throughout. The drawer linings in Huon pine.

81.5cm high, 163cm wide, 91cm deep PROVENANCE: Presented to A.H. Sargood by Stephenson Shipping, circa 1920 OTHER NOTES: R & G Kirkham were regarded as high class cabinet makers. Their premises, located at 22 Latrobe Parade, Melbourne was built by C. Langford in 1903. $2,000 – 3,000

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6 A PAIR OF LOW BOOKCASES 20TH CENTURY Each with a blind fret frieze above three drawers, flanked by clusters of slender columns.

90.5cm high, 107.5cm wide, 29.5cm deep OTHER NOTES: Matching in design to lot 5, however manufactured at a later date. $1,000 – 2,000 7 AN AUSTRALIAN CARVED AND STAINED HARDWOOD FIREWOOD BOX CIRCA 1900 The sloping hinged top carved with leaves and berries, enclosing a removable steel liner, the top with a later incised date ‘1905’.

45cm high, 76cm wide, 45cm deep $1,000 – 2,000 8 AN AUSTRALIAN BLACKWOOD PEDESTAL CIRCA 1915 The square top above a turned support, raised on a square plinth base.

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9 A MONUMENTAL BOARDROOM TABLE 20TH CENTURY Of Regency design, the top veneered in book-matched figured mahogany comprising eight leaves between D-shaped ends, raised on five tripod pedestals, accompanied by a custom-made fabric cover.

75.5cm high, 899cm long, 178cm wide PROVENANCE: Bespoke made for the National Australia Bank, and for several decades part of the furniture at the bank’s national headquarters at 500 Bourke Street, Melbourne. $3,000 – 5,000 10 A COLLECTION OF FIVE FRAMED AUSTRALIAN DOCUMENTS 19TH CENTURY AND LATER Comprising a Victorian Gold License, 1853; Victorian Miner’s right, 1913; Victorian ticket of leave, 1844; a New South Wales certificate of service, 1870 and a New South Wales travel pass, 1839.

All framed and glazed.

The travel pass 26.5cm x 26.5cm $1,200 – 2,000

11 AN UNUSUAL AUSTRALIAN METALWORK TEA POT CIRCA 1940 The copper alloy body of compressed organic form, mounted with an arched redgum handle, the hinged lid also with applied redgum handle, impressed mark ‘CMM’, or ‘GMM’ to base 12cm high, 26cm long, 14cm wide $1,000 – 1,500 12 AN AUSTRALIAN STERLING SILVER PAPERWEIGHT

BY KILPATRICK & CO., MELBOURNE, CIRCA 1900 Naturalistically cast as a standing kangaroo, modelled with one foot slightly raised, hallmarked to tail ‘K & CO/ SILVER’.

Approximately 687 gms silver.

13cm high, 4cm wide, 13cm deep LITERATURE: A similar example is illustrated in Australian Silver 1800–1900, by J.B Hawkins, 1973, p120. $1,000 – 2,000

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13 AN AUSTRALIAN EARTHENWARE FIGURE OF A LADY

BY MARGUERITE MAHOOD (1901–1989), DATED 1935 The lady modelled in a standing pose, glancing to her right, with one hand raised toward her shoulder, the other raising the hem of her dress revealing her foot. Incised ‘Marguerite Mahood’ and numbered ‘E1176’ to edge of footrim, additionally signed and dated 1935 to base 23cm high, the base 12.5cm diameter $4,000 – 6,000 14 AN AUSTRALIAN POTTERY TEAPOT

BY MERRIC BOYD, SIGNED AND DATED 1944 The handbuilt teapot with windswept handle and decoration to body and lid.

Signed ‘MERRIC BOYD / 1944’ to base.

19cm high, 23cm wide $2,400 – 3,000

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Lots 15 and 16 are both fine examples of late 19th century stained and painted glass.

Both sets of door surrounds come from the property “Brimlea”, one of the original stately homes located on Railway Parade, Murrumbeena. Each set is heavily stained and painted with exquisite studies of birds, and highly decorated with jewels and spun glass roundels.

While there is no definitive information regarding the maker or firm behind the entry surrounds, particular qualities in their craftsmanship and design indicate either Australian firms Brooks, Robinson & Co, or William Montgomery. Both of these Melbourne based firms were known to have commenced production of stained glass windows in the mid to late 1880s, roughly twenty years after the production of stained glass windows commenced in Melbourne. This is also consistent with the period of Brimlea’s construction.

The success of William Montgomery, Brooks, Robinson & Co, together with other esteemed contemporaries made Melbourne the leading centre of stained glass in the Southern Hemisphere. Today the large traditional studios no longer exist, but in their place small studios and individual artists continue to practice this beautiful ancient craft.

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15 A SET OF VICTORIAN STAINED GLASS DOOR SURROUND PANELS LATE 19TH CENTURY Comprising a transom flanked by top side lights and lower side lights, heavily stained and painted overall. The transom featuring a central circular panel with a beautifully painted bird study, emanating scrolls, surrounded by a design of floral painted lozenges and quarries, and an outer border of alternating jewels and quarries with stylized leaves. The lower and upper side lights also decorated with bird studies, surrounded by quarries, spun roundels, jewels with outer borders of flowers.

16 A SET OF VICTORIAN STAINED GLASS DOOR SURROUND PANELS LATE 19TH CENTURY Comprising a transom flanked by top side lights and lower side lights, heavily stained and painted overall. The transom featuring a central rectangular panel with a beautifully painted bird study, surrounded by fans, together with painted and stained quarries, and an outer border of spun rondels and lozenges to each corner. The lower and upper side lights also decorated with bird studies, surrounded by quarries, spun roundels, jewels and outborders of stylized leaves and quarries

The transom 75.5cm high, 82cm wide. Top side lights 63.8cm high, 26cm wide. The lower side lights 112.8cm high, 26cm wide

The transom 76cm high, 77cm wide. Top side lights 63cm high, 23.5cm wide. The lower side lights 117.5cm high, 23.5cm wide

PROVENANCE: Originating from the property ‘Brimlea’, one of the original stately homes located on Railway Parade, Murrumbeena. $10,000 – 15,000

PROVENANCE: Originating from the property ‘Brimlea’, one of the original stately homes located on Railway Parade, Murrumbeena. $10,000 – 15,000

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17 A MINIATURE FRENCH MILLEFIORI PAPERWEIGHT

BY BACCARAT, DATED 1847 Featuring a close packed assortment of complex millefiori amoung picture canes and gridel silhouette canes. Signature and date cane ‘B/ 1847’ 3.5cm high, approximately 6cm diameter $1,500 – 2,500 18 FOUR VICTORIAN GLASS DUMP PAPERWEIGHTS LATE 19TH CENTURY Comprising two single paperweights and a pair.

Each featuring variously sized foil daisies emerging from a pot.

The pair 14cm high $1,200 – 1,500

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19 THREE VICTORIAN GLASS DUMP PAPERWEIGHTS LATE 19TH CENTURY Each of ovoid form, with air bubble inclusions 18cm, 16cm & 12cm high respectively $1,200 – 2,000 20 A FRENCH CAMEO GLASS ‘BLACKBERRIES’ VASE

BY DAUM NANCY, EARLY 20TH CENTURY Of tapering form, carved with a design of purple blackberries with autumn leaves and thorned stems, set against an acid-textured background of yellow and clear mottled glass, signed ‘Daum Nancy’ and the cross of Lorraine 18cm high $800 – 1,200

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21 A FRENCH CAMEO GLASS VASE

BY DAUM NANCY, EARLY 20TH CENTURY Of compressed tapering form, carved with a design of a flowering bittersweet nightshade bush, set against an acid-textured background of yellow mottled glass, signed ‘Daum Nancy France’ and the cross of Lorraine 14cm high $800 – 1,200

23 A FRENCH CAMEO GLASS VASE

BY CHARLES SCHNEIDER (1881–1958), CIRCA 1922–1925 Created for his Le Verre Francais line. The vase decorated with begonias on a yellow ground overlaid with graduated blue-orange glass shading, on a circular foot, incised ‘LA VERRE FRANCAIS’.

24cm high $1,000 – 2,000

22 A FRENCH CAMEO GLASS BOWL

BY DAUM NANCY, EARLY 20TH CENTURY Of bulbous form, carved with purple cockscomb flowers and leaves on a graduated yellow and red mottled ground, on a circular foot, signed ‘Daum Nancy’ and the cross of Lorraine 19cm high, 18cm diameter $800 – 1,200

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European & International Interiors LOTS 24–71

24 A DUTCH WALNUT AND MARQUETRY CABINET CIRCA 1800 Of polygonal outline, the upper part with arched cornice above a glazed door and side panels, the lower part with three drawers, raised on paw feet, inlaid throughout with classical designs of birds, vases, flowers and foliage.

220cm high, 128cm wide, 35cm deep $4,000 – 6,000 25 A PAIR OF DUTCH WALNUT AND MARQUETRY SIDE CHAIRS CIRCA 1800 Each with an open back centered on a baluster form splat, the drop-in seat above a shaped seat rail raised on cabriole supports, inlaid throughout with classical designs of birds, vases, flowers and foliage.

106.5cm high, 48cm wide, 40cm deep $800 – 1,200 26 A FINE FRENCH ART NOUVEAU CHANDELIER CIRCA 1900 The decorative gilded bronze frame applied with dragons and classical female masks, supporting a central globe housed in a large frosted shade, flanked with pairs of frosted moulded glass floral shades 110cm high, 95cm deep, 50cm wide $1,500 – 2,000 27 A FRENCH ART NOUVEAU CHANDELIER CIRCA 1900 The ornate gilded bronze column, emanating four scroll branches supporting moulded frosted glass floral shades, above a central globe housed in a frosted shade.

70cm high, 105cm diameter $1,200 – 1,500 28 A FRENCH WALL MIRROR LATE 19TH CENTURY The rectangular plate within a birdseye maple, oak and beech frame, with simulated bamboo decoration.

108cm x 69cm

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PROVENANCE: Geoffrey Hatty Applied Arts $600 – 800

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29 A FRENCH ART DECO COPPER AND WROUGHT IRON OCCASIONAL TABLE CIRCA 1930 The circular gilt-copper top with hammered centre on an openwork support 72cm high, 47cm diameter $600 – 800 30 A PAIR OF AUSTRIAN ORIENTALIST PATINATED BRONZE WALL LIGHT FITTINGS The Islamic inspired architectural wall mounts supporting busts of smiling children with head dress, modelled with extended arms, holding flower formed lights in each hand, set against a mirror back plate.

63cm high each $2,000 – 3,000 31 A FRENCH GILT-METAL AND MARBLE SURTOUT DE TABLE LATE 19TH CENTURY Of rectangular form, inset with a veined marble plate framed by a pierced gilt metal gallery edge flanked by two classical putti.

13cm high, 43cm wide, 24cm deep $700 – 900

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32 A SET OF FOUR CHINESE COROMANDEL LACQUER PANELS SECOND HALF 20TH CENTURY The carved panels of coloured lacquers and gilding depicting beauties in a garden. Accompanied by original receipt.

Each approximately 102cm high, 40cm wide $800 – 1,200

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33 A FRENCH EMPIRE STYLE BRONZE-MOUNTED MAHOGANY SALON SUITE CIRCA 1900 Comprising a canape and a pair of fauteuils, each with a rounded back raised on bronze sphinx supports above an upholstered seat, on tapering square supports with bronze sabots to the front.

The armchairs 79.5cm high, 69.5cm wide, 56cm deep.

The settee 77cm high, 145.5cm wide, 56cm deep $2,500 – 3,500

34 A LOUIS PHILIPPE FIGURED MAHOGANY SECRETAIRE A ABATTANT CIRCA 1840 The veined grey marble top and moulded frieze with drawer above a fall-front enclosing a fitted interior with secret drawers, three drawers below and a further drawer in the plinth base.

147cm high, 97cm wide, 46cm deep $1,500 – 2,500

35 A FRENCH GILT-FRAMED OVERMANTEL MIRROR MID 19TH CENTURY The rectangular plate within a moulded frame with elaborate crest with a bird amidst foliage.

158cm high, 81cm wide $1,200 – 2,000 36 A FINE FRENCH TAPESTRY 19TH CENTURY Depicting a pastoral scene with figures and sheep after a design in the manner of Francois Boucher, later framed and glazed.

154cm x 133cm PROVENANCE: Originally purchased as part of the Talgai homestead contents, Queensland. Talgai homestead is a heritage listed homestead in the Southern Downs region Queensland, it was designed by architect Richard George Suter in 1868.

Verbal provenance dictates that the tapestry was sourced in Tasmania in 1850 from the UK and then was acquired for the interiors of Talgai in the late 1860s. $3,000 – 5,000 37 A RARE CONTINENTAL BIBLIOPHILE DOUBLE CAVE À LIQUEUR LATE 19TH CENTURY In the form of a stack of seven leather-bound French novels, the two top novels each open to reveal a twin liqueur cabinet, fitted with six drinking glasses and two gilt decorated glass liquor bottles with stoppers. Stamped J. S Fetter & co to underside.

15.5cm high, 24cm wide, 19cm deep $800 – 1,200

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38 AN AFGHAN TURKOMAN HATCHLI CARPET Of typical engsi design, the burgundy field bisected by a horizontal band of kaikalak motifs within ashik gul borders, the vertical poles geometrical, the borders of ashik guls and sainak motifs, the elem with a hooked zigzag band above a panel of starshaped motifs, fringed kilim ends.

448cm x 305cm $3,000 – 5,000 39 A LOUIS XV-STYLE ORMOLU-MOUNTED KINGWOOD TABLE DESSERTE CIRCA 1900 Of typical two-tier serpentine rectangular form, each tier geometrically veneered and cross-banded, on cabriole supports 140cm high, 94.5cm wide, 32cm deep $800 – 1,200

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40 A FINE CENTRAL PERSIAN ISFAHAN SILK AND KORK WOOL CARPET SIGNED AND INSCRIBED BY MASTER WEAVING STUDIO DAVARI Very finely hand knotted with approximate 700,000 individual knots psq, comprising of in excess of 60% persian caspian silk and finest kork wool.

In tones of onyx black field, gold, silver, champagne, caramel tone silk with highlights of crimson & green rosette, featuring an exquisite sixteen lobed star medallion. Weaving studio signature to carpet border.

304cm x 199cm $29,000 – 32,000 41 A LARGE AND IMPRESSIVE TABRIZ MEDALLION CARPET NORTH-WEST PERSIA, LATE 19TH/ EARLY 20TH CENTURY Featuring a large central dark blue medallion with two pendants, filled with intricate scrolling foliage against red ground, with scattered floral and foliate patterns, the border composed of scrolling palmettes.

484cm x 361 cm PROVENANCE: Robert Bleakley, Sydney Sothebys Australia, Fine Decorative Arts & Jewellery, 27th October 2009, lot 302 Sir Ian Macfarlane, Sydney Nomadic Rug Traders, Sydney $15,000 – 20,000 40

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42 A FRENCH GILT-FRAMED OVERMANTEL MIRROR MID 19TH CENTURY The rectangular plate with shaped top, within a moulded frame with a carved crest to the top.

159cm x 83cm $1,200 – 2,000 43 A CHARLES X PROVINCIAL CHERRYWOOD ARMOIRE CIRCA 1820 The moulded cornice with rounded corners, above a pair of panelled doors enclosing shelves, with a lower concealed space to the base, raised on moulded front feet.

231cm high, 155cm wide, 63cm deep $1,500 – 2,500 44 A NORTHERN EUROPEAN BIEDERMEIER BIRCH SOFA MID 19TH CENTURY The raised top rail with centre pediment above the padded back and enclosed arms and upholstered seat. Ebonised details to the back and arms.

107cm high, 184cm long, 65.5cm deep $4,000 – 6,000 45 A FRENCH WALNUT AND VERRE ÉGLOMISÉ WINE TABLE SECOND HALF 19TH CENTURY The circular top with inset verre eglomise chess board, raised on a turned support, with outswept feet.

72cm high, 52cm diameter $800 – 1,200

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46 A FRENCH BRASS AND PORCELAIN CARRIAGE CLOCK RETAILED BY KILPATRICK & CO, PARIS, CIRCA 1890 The brass frame Neo-classical in form, inset with three hand painted porcelain panels, each with English hunting scenes. The dial bearing the retailers name ‘KILPATRICK & CO./PARIS’ With lever platform and eight day strike on gong.

Accompanied by key.

21.5cm high (including handle), 10.3cm wide, 9cm deep $1,200 – 2,000

47 A SET OF THREE FRENCH GLASS, GILDED BRONZE AND BRASS LANTERNS LATE 19TH CENTURY Each with decorative gilded metal housing, supporting a shaft with a single light 133cm total height, 59cm high (lantern), 25cm diameter PROVENANCE: Formerly fitted at 16 Berry Street, East Melbourne. $1,200 – 1,800

48 A PAIR OF FRENCH EMPIRE PARCEL-GILT METAL CHANDELIERS EARLY 20TH CENTURY The urn form shaft and dish bases emanating eight scrolling foliate branches terminating with beaded bronze splash pads and candles, the bases accented with pineapple finials 125cm high, 72cm diameter PROVENANCE: Formerly fitted at 16 Berry Street, East Melbourne. $2,000 – 3,000

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49 A FRENCH PROVINCIAL WALNUT AND UPHOLSTERED WING ARMCHAIR SECOND HALF 18TH CENTURY Upholstered in modern light purple crushed velvet, down filled cushion seat, on a carved walnut frame 114cm high, 67cm wide, 58cm deep $1,000 – 1,500 50 AFTER THEODOOR ROMBOUTS (Flemish, 1597–1637), second half 19th century ‘The Gamblers’ Oil on canvas Housed in decorative gilded frame, unsigned.

The frame 146cm x 184.5cm $2,000 – 4,000 51 A LARGE TWO-TIERED VENETIAN CHANDELIER

BY BAROVIER & TOSO The central column emanating moulded leaves and flowers above six S-form branches with alternating leaves, and a larger lower tier of conforming design emanating ten branches, accented throughout with gold leaf inclusions.

100cm high, 190cm high with canopy, 140cm diameter $4,000 – 5,000 51 52 A FRENCH MARQUETRY CABINET LATE 19TH CENTURY Of D-shaped outline, the glazed cabinet to the top above a cabinet drawer, all flanked by open shelves, on square tapering supports, brass mounted throughout.

142cm high, 94.5cm wide, 32cm deep $1,500 – 2,500 53 A NAPOLEON III THUYA, KINGWOOD AND MARQUETRY CENTRE TABLE CIRCA 1870 The rectangular top with rounded ends, finely inlaid with a classical centrepiece within a lattice field, the frieze with a drawer to one side, raised on fluted tapering supports, joined with a curving X-form stretcher with urn finial, bronze mounts to the edges of the top and the supports.

75cm high, 128cm wide, 79cm deep PROVENANCE: Retailed by Alston and Brown, Melbourne, with label to interior of drawer $3,000 – 5,000 49

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54 A LARGE CZECH CRYSTAL BASKET CHANDELIER MID 20TH CENTURY Of typical basket form, decorated in crystal drops, and crystal spikes emanating from a central brass column.

95cm high, 160cm high with canopy, 70cm diameter $1,600 – 1,800

55 A CZECH CRYSTAL MARIE THERESE BIRDCAGE CHANDELIER MID 20TH CENTURY Of birdcage form, central column emanating eight scroll-form branches, adorned with clear and amber murano droplets by Preciosa.

70cm high , 129cm high with canopy, 60cm diameter $1,200 – 1,500 56 A LOUIS XVI STYLE MARBLE-TOP MAHOGANY CENTRE TABLE EARLY 20TH CENTURY The rectangular top with inset veined marble slab, above a panelled frieze incorporating a concealed drawer to one side, raised on tapering square supports, richly mounted throughout with bronzes of classical design.

71.5cm high, 110cm wide, 67cm deep $2,000 – 2,500

57 A FRENCH ORMOLU MOUNTED KINGWOOD AND MAHOGANY BUREAU PLAT OF SMALL PROPORTIONS CIRCA 1900 In transitional Louis XV style, the rectangular leather-lined top above a frieze decorated with classical ormolu mounts and with a drawer to one side, raised on slender cabriole supports.

74cm high, 102cm wide, 65cm deep PROVENANCE: Private Collection, Adelaide The Debenali Collection, Perth, 1960s $3,500 – 4,000 58 A FRENCH LOUIS XVI STYLE MAHOGANY SIDEBOARD

BY MAISON GOUFFÉ, PARIS, MID 20TH CENTURY The shaped marble top above four frieze drawers and panelled cabinet doors opening to glass shelves, on toupie feet, brass mounts throughout. Gouffé label inside one drawer.

101cm high, 200cm wide, 52cm deep

59 A PAIR OF NEOCLASSICAL MINIATURE URNS LATE 19TH CENTURY Each of baluster form, decorated with courting scenes in landscape settings, flanked by serpent handles, on a shaped base.

13.5cm high, 8.5cm wide $800 – 1,200 60 A PAIR OF FRENCH NEO-CLASSICAL BRONZE AND CRYSTAL EPERGNES CIRCA 1880 The faceted and tapering crystal flutes fixed onto vasiform bases, each decorated in the Neo-classical fashion, on square bases, raised on Belgian black marble plinths.

43cm high $1,200 – 1,500

OTHER NOTES: Maison Gouffé was a well known Parisian cabinet maker in the 1930s and its Contemporary Furniture Department was directed by acclaimed furniture designer Jean Royère (from 1934 to 1942). $2,000 – 3,000

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61 A SPANISH OAK AND WALNUT SIDE TABLE SECOND HALF 17TH CENTURY The rectangular plank top above a richly carved frieze of three drawers, on turned supports with conforming peripheral stretchers.

82.5cm high, 125cm wide, 86.5cm deep PROVENANCE: Grace Antiques, 1988 $2,000 – 3,000 62 A FRENCH GILT FRAMED OVERMANTLE MIRROR SECOND HALF 19TH CENTURY The rectangular plate within a moulded frame, with a carved crest to the top of a cherub within a foliate wreath.

137cm x 85cm $1,200 – 2,000 63 AN ITALIAN WATERFALL SWAROVSKI CRYSTAL CHANDELIER MID 20TH CENTURY Featuring a central two tier waterfall and a lower five tier waterfall, the central column emanating six branches united with foliate ormolu mounts.

65cm high, 120cm high with canopy, 57cm diameter $1,000 – 1,200 64 A VENETIAN FOUR TIER WATERFALL CHANDELIER CIRCA 1960 The gilded brass baluster column supporting a decorative four tier frame adorned with murano crystal droplets.

110cm high with canopy, 60cm high, 45cm diameter $1,000 – 1,500

65 A FRENCH BRASS AND VERRE ÉGLOMISÉ TABLE MIRROR RETAILED BY ALPHONSE GIROUX, LATE 19TH CENTURY Of oval form, the brass frame with applied putti, flowers and scrollwork, surrounding a clear border with silver verre églomisé decoration, enclosing a central mirrored reserve. Stamped ‘ALP. GIROUX/ PARIS’ to verso.

25cm high, 18cm wide OTHER NOTES: Alphonse Giroux (1775/76–1848) was an important dealer in luxury goods and was known for trading in high-quality objects. $1,200 – 2,000 66 AN ANTIQUE INSPIRED BRASS AND GLASS COFFEE TABLE 20TH CENTURY The two-tier brass framed table with glass inset shelves 44.5cm high, 124cm long, 70cm wide PROVENANCE: Geoffrey Hatty Applied Arts $600 – 800 67 A CHINESE SILVER COCKTAIL SHAKER TOGETHER WITH FOUR NAPKIN RINGS EARLY 20TH CENTURY The cocktail shaker of typical form, decorated with a dragon to body and lid. Marker’s marks for Sing Fat, together with two pairs of napkin rings, the first pair decorated with dragons, maker’s marks for Hung Chong, the second pair decorated with scholars and pavilions, unmarked.

The cocktail shaker 20cm high $1,000 – 2,000

68 AN ART NOUVEAU ETCHED GLASS ORMOLU LANTERN CIRCA 1900 Of hexagonal form, the ormolu frame incorporating a classical female cartouche above each glass panel, the base accented with a pineapple finial 50cm high, 85cm high with canopy, 25cm diameter $600 – 800 69 A CZECH CRYSTAL BASKET CHANDELIER MID 20TH CENTURY The central column supporting a scalloped bobeche adorned with crystal lustres, above a crystal basket, incorporating a gilded brass ring emanating crystal spikes, above a lower tier of crystal droplets 70cm high, 140cm high with canopy, 60cm diameter $1,300 – 1,500 70 A CZECH CRYSTAL TWO TIER CUT CRYSTAL CHANDELIER CIRCA 1940 The central column, supporting two tiers of ten S-form branches, adorned with crystal drops, and bobeches 100cm high, 160cm high with canopy, 70cm diameter $1,500 – 1,800 71 A PAIR OF FRENCH BRONZE TORCHERES LATE 19TH CENTURY Each of columnar form on a tripod base, various registers of decoration, brown patination with gilt details.

140cm high approximately $1,500 – 2,500

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72 A BRONZE FIGURE, ‘KUGELSPIELERIN’

BY WALTER SCHOTT (1861–1938), CIRCA 1910 The female figure modelled in a stooped position, holding a sphere in her outstretched hand, the other arm behind her back, the circular base signed ‘WALTER SCHOTT’ to top and further inscribed ‘AKT GES GLADENBECK BERLIN’, raised on a stepped marble base.

35.5cm total height, the marble base 11cm x 11cm $1,500 – 2,500 73 A FRENCH PATINATED BRONZE FIGURE OF A NUDE FEMALE

BY HENRI LOUIS LEVASSEUR (1853–1934), CIRCA 1900 The nude female, modelled in a standing position, with one arm raised to her face, in a state of slumber, the chamfered square base signed ‘H. LEVASSEUR’ to top and further inscribed ‘ A. GOLDSCHEIDER PARIS ED’ VB 1785/ 11’ to back edge of base, raised on a square verde antico marble base.

38.5cm total height, the marble base 8.5cm x 8.5cm $1,200 – 2,000

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78 74 A PAIR OF FRENCH BRONZE TAZZE CIRCA 1880 Each of trefoil form, cast with three reserves, each representing an allegory of a European city, with satyr head motifs, raised on a tapering stem, above a circular foot.

16cm high, 20cm diameter $1,200 – 2,000

76 A FRENCH NEO-CLASSICAL BRONZE TAZZA CIRCA 1900 Of typical form, decorated with a classical style portrait of a female to central reserve, within a grape and vine border, flanked by scrolling handles, raised on a tapering support.

11.5cm high, 36.5cm wide $700 – 900

75 A FRENCH PATINATED AND GILT BRONZE POT AND COVER LATE 19TH CENTURY Of flattened circular form, decorated in Middle Eastern and Oriental inspired designs, the whole in gilt bronze and black patination, with scrollwork decoration overall, raised on a shaped tapering foot.

23cm high, 17cm wide $1,200 – 1,500

77 A CLASSICAL STYLE PARCEL-GILT BRONZE CHERUB 20TH CENTURY In a seated position, with both arms raised in defence, sitting on a veined grey marble column and waisted circular foot.

56cm high $2,000 – 3,000

78 A GRAND TOUR BRONZE DEPICTING THE BORGHESE GLADIATOR AFTER FRANCESCO RIGHETTI, 19TH CENTURY Modelled as a young gladiator in motion, with his left arm raised, bearing an arm guard, mounted on a rectangular grey marble base. Unsigned.

The bronze 35.5cm high, 31cm wide, 26cm deep.

42.5cm high including base $1,200 – 2,000 79 A GRAND TOUR BRONZE FIGURE OF FLYING MERCURY AFTER GIOVANNI DA BOLOGNA, 19TH CENTURY Modelled balancing on one leg on an allegory of the North Wind, holding the ‘caduceus’ in his left hand, raised on a stepped circular marble base mounted with a bronze relief panel to central band. The statue is modelled after the original by Giovanni da Bologna (Jean Bologne) (1529–1608).

58cm high $1,200 – 2,000

81 A FRENCH CAST GILT BRONZE TABLE MIRROR CIRCA 1870S The shaped bevelled mirror, housed in an elaborate gilt bronze frame cast with scrolling motifs, female mask heads, and an armorial crest 38.5cm x 30cm $1,200 – 1,800 82 A FRENCH BRONZE FIGURE, ‘PREMIER FRISSON’

BY LOUIS OURY (1867–1940) Modelled as a young female nude in a motion of stretching, on a stepped circular base, signed and titled.

26cm high $1,000 – 2,000

83 AN ITALIAN FIGURAL MARBLE AND ALABASTER LAMP ON MARBLE PEDESTAL LATE 19TH CENTURY The marble acanthus leaf decorated lamp shade, above an alabaster column joining to a marble carving of a semi nude female on a rock formation, raised on an alabaster socle, sitting on a veined marble columnar pedestal.

Total height 173cm, the pedestal 104cm high. $1,500 – 2,500 84 AN ITALIAN ALABASTER AND CARRARA MARBLE BUST OF YOUNG GIRL

BY FERDINANDO VICHI (1875–1945), FIRST QUARTER 20TH CENTURY Modelled wearing a decorative bonnet, raised on a square alabaster socle base, inscribed ‘F. VICHI/ FIRENZE/MADE IN ITALY’ to verso.

51.5cm high, 37cm wide, 17cm deep $3,000 – 5,000

80 A FRENCH BRONZE AND ROGUE MARBLE INKWELL SIGNED FERDINAND BARBEDIENNE TO FOUNDRY MARK OF FERDINAND BARBEDIENNE The rouge griotte marble base inset with two circular inkwell pots flanking a central bust of a French 19th century male bust, all raised on four bun feet.

Foundry marks ‘F. BARBEDIENNE / FONDEUR’ and ‘REDUCTION MECANIQUE / A. COLLAS’.

21.5cm high, 35cm wide, 15.5cm deep $1,500 – 2,500

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British Antiques LOTS 85–126

86 85 AN EARLY GEORGE III MAHOGANY BUREAU THIRD QUARTER 18TH CENTURY Of typical form, the fall-front enclosing a fitted interior above four graduated long drawers, on bracket feet.

104.4cm high, 96cm wide, 53cm deep $1,200 – 1,800 86 A VICTORIAN GASOLIER CONVERSION CUT CRYSTAL LUSTRE CHANDELIER MID 19TH CENTURY The central column adorned with three tiers of crystal lustres, above a cut crystal bowl emanating three S-form arms adorned with lustres 105cm high, 160cm high with canopy, 80cm diameter $2,000 – 2,500

87 A SHERATON STYLE PAINTED AND GILT OCCASIONAL TABLE EARLY 20TH CENTURY The rectangular top with cantered corners, painted with a classical urn on plinth, raised on a classical urn and tripod pedestal 74cm high, 37.5 wide, 51cm deep $700 – 900 88 A WILLIAM AND MARY CARVED AND SILVERED PINE STOOL CIRCA 1690 The upholstered top in needlework raised on osde-mouton supports joined with scrolling cross stretchers. Together with two needlework covered throw cushions.

44.5cm high, 36cm wide, 36cm deep $800 – 1,200

89 A PAIR OF QUEEN ANNE PARCEL-GILT WALNUT SIDE CHAIRS EARLY 18TH CENTURY Each with an open back centered on a baluster form splat with paper scrolls to the crest and waist, the shaped drop-in seat in needlework, raised on cabriole supports, stylized shells and other decoration to the seat rail and knees of the front supports.

104cm high, 54cm wide, 46cm deep $1,500 – 2,500 90 A GEORGE III MAHOGANY SIDEBOARD EARLY 19TH CENTURY The bow-front top above an arrangement of three drawers, raised on tapering turned supports, the top and front inlaid with ebony stringing.

93cm high, 152.5cm wide, 61.5cm deep PROVENANCE: Private Collection, Melbourne.

Francis Egerton Grosvenor, 8th Earl of Wilton. $800 – 1,200

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91 AN ENGLISH BRASS TELESCOPIC TABLE LAMP STAMPED PALMER & CO, PATENT, 19TH CENTURY The polished brass column with stylized acanthus leaf decoration to top and foot, together with a frosted and clear glass shade, later electrified.

91cm total height $700 – 900 92 A LATE GEORGIAN MAHOGANY LOW BOOKCASE EARLY 19TH CENTURY The moulded cornice and frieze, above a pair of glazed doors and two cabinet doors to the base.

140.5cm high, 102.5cm wide, 32cm deep $1,000 – 2,000

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95 A BIBLE TOGETHER WITH A CARVED BOX THE BIBLE 16TH CENTURY, THE BOX 19TH CENTURY The rectangular pine box richly carved with a scene of birds amongst foliage to the lid, opening to reveal a fitted red and gilt lacquered interior, above a single drawer below with a sectioned interior.

The bible with brown leather binding (rebound), published by Christopher Baker, London, 1597.

Inscribed WESTMORE STEPHENS/WOLVERTON/ TOORAK/1899 to inside cover page.

The box 16cm high, 40cm wide, 29cm deep PROVENANCE: Property of Westmore Godsen Stephens (1840–1914), of the historic ‘Wolverton’ residence on Malvern rd, Toorak. An inaugural member of the Armadale Baptist Church who donated the land at Kooyong Rd, Armadale for the Armadale Baptist Church $1,500 – 2,500

96 A SET OF FOUR EDWARDIAN STERLING SILVER CANDLESTICKS

BY MAPPIN & WEBB, LONDON, DATED 1902–1903 Each of column form, with raised swag, ribbon and tassel decoration, with gadrooned removable sconces and modern custom made glass drip trays.

19cm high, 9cm wide, 9cm deep $1,200 – 1,500 97 AN ART DECO STERLING SILVER FOUR-PIECE TEA AND COFFEE SET

BY FRANK COBB & CO, SHEFFIELD, DATED 1943 Comprising coffee pot, teapot, sugar and creamer, each of oblong section raised on a conforming shaped foot.

Approximately 1705 gms total weight including composite handles.

The coffee pot 19.5cm high, 20cm wide $1,500 – 2,500

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93 A GEORGE III MAHOGANY GAMES TABLE EARLY 19TH CENTURY The half-round top crossbanded with rosewood, enclosing a baize lined playing surface, raised on reeded tapering square supports.

73cm high, 91cm wide, 44cm deep (closed) $800 – 1,200 94 A GEORGE III MAHOGANY SIDE CHAIR CIRCA 1780 The shaped top rail with carved crest above the gothic tracery splat and square drop-in seat, on square section supports, joined with a H-form stretcher.

102cm high, approximately 52cm seat height $500 – 700

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98 A GEORGE III AND LATER MAHOGANY KNEEHOLE DESK OF SMALL PROPORTIONS, EARLY 19TH CENTURY The rectangular top above an arrangement of drawers around a kneehole cabinet, the sides pine, adapted, probably from a chest of drawers.

74cm high, 78cm wide, 37.5cm deep $1,000 – 2,000

99 AN EARLY VICTORIAN MARQUETRY AND MAHOGANY WINE TABLE CIRCA 1840 The circular oak top inlaid in various woods with a geometric pattern radiating from a central stylized florette, raised on a turned pedestal with shaped outswept feet.

76cm high, 58.5cm diameter $700 – 1,000

100 A GEORGE III STYLE SATINWOOD AND MAHOGANY LIBRARY BOOKCASE 19TH CENTURY Of breakfront outline, the upper part with moulded cornice above four astragal-glazed doors, the slightly projecting lower part with four cabinet doors, on a moulded plinth base, decorated with inlaid fields and banding throughout.

227cm high, 231cm wide, 37cm deep $6,000 – 8,000

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101 A VICTORIAN WALNUT SUPPER TABLE MID 19TH CENTURY The tilting serpentine oval top quarter-veneered in burr walnut, raised on a bulbous pedestal and carved and moulded outswept legs on castors; bearing an Andrew Lenehan printed paper label to the underside of the top 77.5cm high x 113.5cm wide, 151cm long $1,000 – 2,000 102 A VICTORIAN THREE PIECE STERLING SILVER TEA AND COFFEE SERVICE

BY JAMES & NATHANIEL CRESWICK, SHEFFIELD, DATED 1855 Comprising coffee pot, teapot and creamer, each faceted in form with shaped detail to spout, handles and feet, the tea and coffee pot each adorned with a twin flower bud finial.

The coffee pot 27cm high $2,000 – 3,000 103 A GEORGE III STERLING SILVER GRAVY ARGYLE

BY REBECCA EMES AND EDWARD BARNARD, LONDON, DATED 1810 Vasiform, with a removable lid featuring a spherical finial above a reeded border and a shaped wooden handle, raised on a circular foot.

21cm high, 20cm wide OTHER NOTES: ‘The argyle (or argyll) is believed to be invented by Duke of Argyll (1682–1761) who promoted the new piece of tableware designed to maintain the warmth of the gravy in its vessel, hence the origin of the name. $1,500 – 2,500 104 A FINE MAHOGANY ROSEWOOD MARINE STICK BAROMETER* SIGNED JONES & GRAHAM, BATH ST., LIVERPOOL, MID 19TH CENTURY The concealed tube with angled ivory plates signed ‘Jones & Graham, Bath St., Liverpool’, with seven weather predictions and a scale from 27 to 31 inches with rack and pinion manually adjusted vernier, over a long trunk with applied mercury thermometer over an acanthus carved base and turned brass cistern cover, mounted with a brass collar set in a wall-mounted gimbal Approximately 100cm long $4,000 – 6,000

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105 A SCOTTISH GEORGE III MAHOGANY LONG CASE CLOCK

BY DAVID NORRIE, LEITH, CIRCA 1790 The polished steel Roman numeral dial within a glazed hood, with a swan neck pediment, centred on an eagle and orb finial, above a case of typical form, the trunk flanked with fluted quarter columns. The hood and case inlaid within boxwood stringing. The eight-day movement, striking on bell, with anchor escapement.

228cm high, 45cm wide, 23cm deep $3,000 – 4,000

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106 A VICTORIAN MAHOGANY OPEN BOOKCASE 19TH CENTURY The moulded cornice above a pair of carved corbels and adjustable open shelves, on a plinth base.

214cm high, 139cm wide, 39cm deep $2,000 – 3,000 107 A WILLIAM IV ROSEWOOD LIBRARY TABLE EARLY 1830S The rectangular top with rounded ends above a plain frieze with bead-and-reel lower edge, raised on end standards of paired columns, joined by a turned stretcher, on flattened bun feet with castors.

74cm high, 149.5cm wide, 71cm deep $800 – 1,200 108 A VICTORIAN MAHOGANY SAMPLER-TOP WINE TABLE MID 19TH CENTURY The glazed rectangular top enclosing a sampler by Ellen White, signed and dated 1842, raised on a Georgian style tripod support.

62cm high, 46cm wide, 36cm deep PROVENANCE: Private Collection, Adelaide The Owston Collection, Sydney, 25 June 2010, lot 132 $600 – 800

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109 A CHARLES II-STYLE OAK AND SPLIT-CANE DAYBED 19TH CENTURY The carved rectangular frame with split-cane inserts and upholstered cushions, with barley twist rails, legs and stretchers, featuring a carved peripheral rail running along one side below the seat.

90cm high, 171cm long, 54.5cm wide PROVENANCE: Private Collection, Melbourne.

Francis Egerton Grosvenor, 8th Earl of Wilton. $800 – 1,200 110 A CHARLES II OAK SIDE TABLE CIRCA 1670 The rectangular top, above a frieze drawer raised on bobbin turned supports with conforming peripheral stretchers, original carved decoration to the edges of the top and the front.

77.5cm high, 72.5cm wide, 56.5cm deep PROVENANCE: Grace Antiques, 1988 $1,200 – 2,000

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111 A MID VICTORIAN OAK EGYPTIAN THEMED PARTNER’S DESK CIRCA 1860 The leather-lined rectangular top of inverted breakfront outline on the long sides, the receding concave frieze with a central drawer on the principal sides flanked by winged sun motifs carved in relief above the pedestals, the pedestals with drawers on the long sides and false drawer fronts on the return sides 78cm high, 214cm wide, 154cm deep $2,000 – 3,000 112 AN UNUSUAL ROYAL DOULTON POTTERY EWER

BY FLORENCE E. BARLOW, FIRST QUARTER 20TH CENTURY Of large proportions, the outline decorated with a band of various Art Nouveau scrolls to the neck and foot, the central band decorated with pate sur pate hens in grasslands on a matted ground, incised to underside of base ‘FEB’ and numbered 878.

41.5cm high, 23cm wide including handle $800 – 1,000

113 AN ART NOUVEAU THREE PIECE STERLING SILVER TEA SET

BY WALKER & HALL, SHEFFIELD, DATED 1904 Comprising teapot, sugar and creamer, each with stylized acanthus leaf design to rim, raised on a stepped circular foot.

Approximately 1198 gms total weight including wooden handle.

The teapot 17.5cm high $1,200 – 2,000 114 A STERLING SILVER POT POURRI

BY S. BLANCKENSEE & SON LTD, BIRMINGHAM, DATED 1919 The boat-shaped body with a pierced floriate cover, one side hinged with a faceted ball finial, flanked with two cast lambs-head handles, and all sitting on a spreading and shaped pedestal foot.

Approximately 186 gms silver 8.5cm high, 19cm wide, 6cm deep $800 – 1,200

116 A MORRIS & CO. WALNUT FRAMED EMBROIDERY INSET FIRE SCREEN LATE 19TH CENTURY The embroidered inset of floral design, composed from coloured silk, housed behind glass within a walnut frame, standing on two supports united by a turned stretcher. The underside of the apron bearing a stamped commission number ‘Morris & Co/ 49 Oxford st SIW/ 1311’ 88cm high, 47cm wide OTHER NOTES: For a related screen, please see Exhibit M.28, Victoria and Albert Museum, Centenary Exhibition ‘William Morris 1834–1896’ illustrated on page 247 in Linda Parry’s, ‘William Morris’, 1996, Philip Wilson Publishers in association with the Victoria and Albert Museum. $1,200 – 2,000

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115 A GEORGE IV MAHOGANY EXTENDING DINING TABLE LATE 1820S The finely figured rectangular top with two spare leaves, extending on a concertina action, on turned and reeded supports, with brass caps and castors.

Remnants of BADA sticker to corner of table top.

71cm high, 237cm long (extended), 122cm wide $2,000 – 3,000

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117 A GEORGE I STYLE WALNUT AND UPHOLSTERED SOFA LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY The straight back above outswept arms, raised on cabriole supports with ball and claw feet, upholstered in a cream floral decorated silk 98cm high, 143cm wide, 85cm deep $1,600 – 2,000 118 A PAIR OF ENGLISH PORCELAIN LIDDED URNS FIRST HALF 19TH CENTURY Each of campana form, painted with floral reserves on a cobalt blue ground with gilt highlights, surmounted by a pierced lid with flamiform finial.

33.5cm high $700 – 900 119 A ROYAL WORCESTER HAND PAINTED AND GILDED VASE ATTRIBUTED TO ROBERT PERLING, CIRCA 1871 Of tapering form, the central reserve depicting the 1848 painting of ‘Alexander & Diogenes’ after Sir Edwin Landseer RA, attributed to Robert F Perling, set against a rich teal ground with gilded and beaded decoration, the whole flanked by two handles, each adorned with beaded garlands, all raised on a circular quadripartite foot.

Royal Worcester factory mark to base, above the number 71 (crown faded from mark).

45.5cm high, 16.5cm wide $2,000 – 3,000

120 A STERLING SILVER TOPPED CRYSTAL CLARET JUG

BY WILLIAM AND GEORGE SISSONS, SHEFFIELD, DATED 1863 Of baluster form, the lower body in crystal, engraved with a repeating star design below a sterling silver upper body, embossed with flowers, shaped borders and two blank oval cartouches to either side.

25cm high, 15cm wide $1,000 – 2,000 121 A STERLING SILVER MOUNTED CRYSTAL CLARET JUG

BY WILLIAM AND GEORGE SISSONS, SHEFFIELD, DATED 1871 Of tapering form, the central crystal body nicely engraved with various fern specimens, the upper and lower body in sterling silver decorated with a beaded trim and garlands motifs. The hinged lid bearing a hound crest.

27.5cm high, 15cm wide $1,000 – 2,000

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122 A GOOD QUALITY STERLING SILVER GILT TOPPED CRYSTAL CLARET JUG BY CHARLES EDWARDS, LONDON, DATED 1876 The heavy crystal body intricately cut with faceted designs, with a decoratively cast silver gilt mount and handle, featuring a separately hinged lid and spout.

28.3cm high, 15.5cm wide $1,200 – 2,000 123 A GEORGE II STYLE WALNUT SETTEE 19TH CENTURY The shaped back support and seat upholstered in modern black velvet, raised on six cabriole legs.

102cm high, 188cm wide, 56cm deep $2,000 – 3,000

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124 A ROYAL WORCESTER ‘HIGHLAND CATTLE’ POT POURRI PAINTED BY HARRY STINTON, CIRCA 1940S Of compressed ovoid form, the body painted with highland cattle scene to one side and mountainous landscape to the other, signed ‘H STINTON’. Black factory mark to base, model no. 2048.

23.5cm high $2,000 – 3,000 125 A PAIR OF ROYAL WORCESTER ‘HIGHLAND CATTLE’ VASES AND COVERS PAINTED BY JOHN STINTON, DATED 1911 Each of ovoid form, the body painted with highland cattle scene to one side and mountainous landscape to the other, signed ‘JOHN STINTON’. Impressed signature ‘HADLEY’ to the top corner of each vase.

Puce factory mark to base, model no. 1399.

40cm high $3,000 – 5,000

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Lots 124, a hand painted Royal Worcester pot pouree, and lot 125, a pair of Royal Worcester porcelain vases with covers, are painted by two members of the esteemed Stinton family, John and Harry Stinton. Both lots feature evocative painted scenes of highland cattle, a subject synonymous with the Stintons. Cattle drink from an icy steam, emerge from the mist on a rugged mountain side, and wander blissfully through highland terrain.

John and Harry, who are in fact father and son, are arguably the most celebrated artists of the Stinton family who painted for Royal Worcester. The Stinton family dynasty at various Worcester porcelain factories, namely Royal Worcester, lasted for almost 167 years; a period that spanned the late 18th century to the mid 20th century.

Other notable Stinton artists include Henry Stinton, John Stinton Sr, Walter Stinton, and James Stinton. Two women of the Stinton dynasty, Annie and Kate, also painted for Royal Worcester but there is not much known about their work.

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126 TWO RARE WORCESTER (BARR, FLIGHT AND BARR) PORCELAIN ARMORIAL MONOGRAMMED PLATES FROM ‘THE GEORGE III SERVICE’ CIRCA 1807–1813 The centre finely painted with the Royal coat of Arms, the shield encircled by the Order of the Garter ribbon, the broad cobalt blue border enriched with crowned ‘GR’ monogram with gilded oak leaves and acorns between sprays of laurels.

20.5cm diameter

This pair of rare royal porcelain plates were first commissioned to the order of King George III in 1805, and each bears the crest of the Most Noble Order of the Garter.

PROVENANCE: Private Collection, Melbourne.

These plates remain rare on the open market, with most residing within the Royal Collection Trust.

The prestigious Order of the Garter was established by King Edward III in 1348, who was inspired by the legendary tales of King Arthur and the knights of the round table to form his own collective of honourable knights. Centuries later, it is known as the oldest and most senior order of chivalry in Britain.

Appointments into the order are solely at the sovereign’s discretion (currently The Prince of Wales), and is limited to twenty-four living members, including members of the British Royal family and foreign monarchs.

Membership is traditionally in recognition of a national contribution for outstanding public service or personal service to the Royal family.

Chiara Curcio OTHER NOTES: King George III originally commissioned this service in 1805 and continued to order supplements through the Flight, Barr & Barr period of the factory. See H. Sandon, Flight and Barr Worcester Porcelain 1783–1840, Suffolk, 1978, p. 19 for other examples from this royal service.

A similar example from the same set is currently housed at the Royal Collection Trust. $12,000 – 15,000

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Antiquities LOTS 127–138

127 A ROMAN MARBLE SARCOPHAGUS PANEL CIRCA 2ND–4TH CENTURY A.D. A section of a sarcophagus panel, depicting two figures both wearing short tunics, the drapery of which is naturalistically carved to emphasize their movement, particularly in the case of the figure on the right who appears to be lunging to his left, both figures with short, drilled hair.

The gestures and position of the figures suggest that this is possibly a scene portraying a mythological battle, often a trope of sarcophagus decoration.

Mounted onto a custom made rouge marble plinth.

32.7cm high. 19.9cm wide excluding base.

PROVENANCE: Private Collection Melbourne.

Chiswick Auctions, London, Antiquities & Tribal Art Auction, 5 December 2017, lot 125 English Private Family Collection Mid ‘60’s–2017 $8,000 – 12,000 127

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128 A ROMAN-EGYPTIAN CARTONNAGE PANEL CIRCA 1ST CENTURY B.C. The first register depicting the Ba bird hovering above the mummy with Goddess Isi and Goddess Nephthys. The lower register depicting four sons of Horus and other deities with lotus flowers. Set on custom made stand. Accompanied with certificate of authenticity from BC Galleries.

Approximately 74cm high, 44cm wide PROVENANCE: BC Galleries, Melbourne. $6,000 – 7,000

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129 AN EGYPTIAN BRONZE MIRROR MIDDLE KINGDOM (2050–1786 B.C.) The circular bronze mirror mounted on a later wooden handle.

Accompanied with certificate of authenticity from BC Galleries.

41cm total height, the mirror 19cm diameter PROVENANCE: BC Galleries, Melbourne. $4,000 – 5,000 130 A PERSIAN GLASS BOTTLE CIRCA 10–13TH CENTURY A.D. Of bulbous form, moulded with geometric motifs.

Accompanied with certificate of authenticity from BC Galleries.

7.5cm high, 6cm diameter PROVENANCE: BC Galleries, Melbourne. $1,200 – 2,000

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131 AN EGYPTIAN LIMESTONE VOTIVE CANOPIC JAR CIRCA LATE PERIOD (600–300 B.C.) Of typical form, modelled as the god Imsety, god of the liver, represented with a human head.

29.5cm high PROVENANCE: Ex. F. Ayub Collection, London. $3,000 – 4,000 132 A GREEN GLASS SHALLOW BOWL LEVANT, CIRCA 4TH TO 7TH CENTURY A.D. Seated on a round circular foot with raised trail motif on the bottom outer rim. Together with a custom display stand.

The plate 18.5cm diameter. The stand 26cm high $1,000 – 2,000 133 A GREEK SILVER AR LARISSA THESSALY DRACHM CIRCA 400 – 360 B.C. Obverse: Youth running facing left, naked but for chlamys billowing out behind him, restraining prancing bull.

Reverse: Greek legend above and below a galloping horse facing right.

Including the original storage sleeve with the previous collector’s catalogue notes.

PROVENANCE: Ex. A Maurici Collection, Sydney $1,000 – 2,000

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134 A GROUP OF THREE SASSANIAN STONE STAMP SEALS CIRCA 4TH–6TH CENTURY A.D. Comprising a banded agate stamp seal depicting a stylized bird; a chalcedony stamp seal, the surface engraved with an image of a nobleman in profile and a rock crystal stamp seal engraved with an image of a zebu bull. All set onto custom stands with chalk impressions of each seal.

Each stand 7cm high $900 – 1,200 135 A SOUTH ARABIAN ALABASTER INCENSE BURNER CIRCA 1ST CENTURY B.C. TO 1ST CENTURY A.D. Of circular form with a ribbed exterior, resting on three legs 7cm high, 8.5cm diameter PROVENANCE: Ex Colonel H.F. Jacob Collected In Situ Ex Charles Ede , London $800 – 1,200 136 AN ANCIENT GRECIAN DIDRACHAM SILVER COIN CORINTH, GREEK EMPIRE, LATE 5TH TO 4TH CENTURY B.C. Obverse: Athena Pallas Reverse: Pegasus Weight: 8.5 gms Including the original storage sleeve with the previous collector’s catalogue notes.

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PROVENANCE: Ex. A Maurici Collection, Sydney LITERATURE: For a similar coin please see Ravel, plate 353, page 144 $900 – 1,200 137 A FINELY MOULDED TANAGRA FEMALE FIGURE CIRCA 300 B.C. Finely moulded, the figure modelled as a female carrying a vessel on her head. Presented on a custom display stand.

Accompanied with certificate of authenticity from BC Galleries.

33cm total height PROVENANCE: BC Galleries, Melbourne. $2,500 – 3,500 138 A ROMAN BRONZE RING WITH A GARNET BEZEL LEVANT, CIRCA 1ST TO 4TH CENTURY A.D. The bezel engraved depicting a rampant lion.

PROVENANCE: Ex S. Kovar Collection.

East Australian trading, sale no: aa201508, August 10th 2015, lot 63 $800 – 1,000

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Commission (Absentee) Bids Leonard Joel will execute absentee bids when instructed. Lots will be bought as cheaply as allowed by other bids and/or reserves.

Telephone Bidding Buyers interested in bidding by telephone should contact Leonard Joel as soon as possible. Please note that telephone bidding facilities are available on a first-come, firstserved basis.

Bidder Registration To recognise bidders during the sale all intending buyers are required to complete a Bidder Registration Form providing full photo identification and appropriate references if required before the Sale which will enable them to bid by way of a numbered paddle allocated to them.

Buyer’s Premium There will be a buyer’s premium added to all purchases.

The buyer’s premium will be calculated at the rate of 25% of the hammer price on each lot. This is inclusive of GST. The buyer’s premium is reflected by a reduction in the Seller’s Commission and is a common practice throughout Australia and overseas.

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Property subject to the Artist Resale Royalty Lots with the § sign will be subject to payment of the Artist Resale Royalty in the event that the lot is sold for a hammer price of $1,000 or more. The Australian Resale Royalty is a flat rate of 5 percent (5%) levy on the hammer price (including GST). The Australian Resale Royalty is payable by the buyer in addition to the buyer’s premium plus applicable GST. Damage Any viewer who damages a Lot will be held liable for all damage caused and shall reimburse Leonard Joel for all costs and expenses relating to rectification of such damage.

Title Leonard Joel guarantees good title to all lots.

Warranties and Condition Reports Condition reports will be available for any lot upon request, subject to conditions.

Estimates Estimates are a reflection of Leonard Joel’s opinion of the current market values, based on historic and current market realisations of similar lots. Estimates are inclusive of any GST, which may be applicable. Actual prices at this sale may fall short or exceed the estimates.

Payment In any event accounts must be settled with Leonard Joel no later than 4pm two days after the auction. Attention is specifically drawn to condition 21 of the Buyer’s Conditions of Sale.

Payment may be made by way of cheque, most credit cards, eftpos or telegraphic transfer.

Please note: payments made by cheque are subject to a 5 day clearance before goods can be collected.

Credit card fees may apply.

Bank telegraph transfers should be directed to: Account name: Leonard Joel Pty Ltd Address: Westpac Banking Corporation 150 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000 Australia BSB: 033–364 Account no: 942956 Collection of Lots Purchased lots must be collected no later than two days after the auction; otherwise lots shall be moved to storage at the Buyer’s expense (see below). Lots are at the Buyer’s risk from the fall of the hammer. It is strongly advised that overseas and interstate purchasers and absentee bidders make their arrangements with Leonard Joel in advance of the Sale. Charges are outlined below and are quoted in Australian dollars.

Removal and Storage Any lots not collected within two days after the auction, may be stored or resold at the Buyer’s expense.

Removal Charges Each lot: $55 Storage Charges Each lot: $33 per day Protection of Movable Cultural Heritage Act 1986 (PMCH Act) Buyers should be aware of the PMCH Act which protects Australia’s heritage of movable cultural objects and supports foreign countries’ right to protect their heritage of movable cultural objects. The PMCH Act regulates the export of nationally significant heritage objects, it is not intended to restrict normal and legitimate trade in cultural property, and does not affect an individual’s right to own or sell objects, within Australia. The PMCH Act was enacted in response to the 1970 UNESCO Convention on the Means of Prohibiting the Illicit Import, Export and Transfer of Ownership of Cultural

Property. It is the responsibility of the Buyer to ensure that the export of any lots purchased are not subject to, or in breach of, this Act. Information about the PMCH Act, the Protection of Movable Cultural Heritage Regulations 1987 and the 1970 UNESCO Convention, can be found on the Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts website at: www.environment.gov.au/heritage/movable/index Exporting Significant Australian Cultural Heritage The export of Australia’s significant cultural heritage is regulated under the Protection of Movable Cultural Heritage Act 1986 (PMCH Act.) It is not intended to restrict normal and legitimate trade in cultural property and does not affect an individual’s right to own or sell within Australia.

The PMCH Act implements a system of export permits for certain heritage objects defined as ‘Australian protected objects’.

More information is available on the Department of the Environment, Water Heritage and the Arts’ website: www.arts.gov.au/movable_heritage Enquiries can be made to the Cultural Property Section at the Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts, T: 02 6274 1810 E: movable.heritage@environment.gov.au CITES Regulations It is the buyer’s sole responsibility to comply with all export and import regulations relating to your purchases and also to obtain any relevant export and/or import licences. The refusal of any import or export licences, any delay in obtaining such licences or any limitation on your ability to export a lot shall not permit the cancellation of the sale.

Please note that all lots marked with the symbol * are subject to CITES regulations when exporting these items outside of Australia. Information about these regulations may be found at www.environment.gov.au/biodiversity/trade-use/cites/index. html or may be requested from: The Director International Wildlife Trade Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities GPO Box 787 CANBERRA ACT 2601 Leonard Home Delivery Purchases can be delivered to your door via Leonard Home Delivery. Please note this service is available in Melbourne (Select suburbs) only and is not available for Sydney auction purchases.

For any enquiries about this service please contact delivery@leonardjoel.com.au

For alternative recommended carriers please refer to our website.

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