The Collector's Auction by Leonard Joel

The Collector's Auction

15.09.2025, 2pm

The Bond, 36-40 Queen Street Woollahra, NSW 2025

Please refer to our website for viewing times — leonardjoel.com.au

CONTACTS

madeleine mackenzie

head of decorative arts & art, sydney 02 9362 9045 0405 565 644

madeleine.mackenzie@ leonardjoel.com.au

ronan sulich senior adviser 02 9362 9045 0407 018 492

ronan.sulich@ leonardjoel.com.au

The Collector's Auction

This auction presents a curated selection of art, design, and history — an assembly that bridges centuries, continents, and styles. From the bold expressiveness of modern Australian artists to the timeless elegance of European decorative arts and the enduring mystery of antiquities, this sale invites collectors to journey through a world of refined craftsmanship and creativity.

Anchoring the modern and contemporary offering are familiar names such as Brett Whiteley, David Boyd, and Robert Dickerson. Of particular note is a unique painting by Garry Shead featuring Australian swimming legend Dawn Fraser. Further enriching the Australian art component is a collection of John Olsen-decorated stoneware pieces, whose whimsical and calligraphic line work capture the artist’s playful experimentation with potter Robert Mair.

From the international sphere, an elegant painting by Danish artist Carl Vilhelm Holsøe draws the eye inward to a quiet evening interior, a study in light and atmosphere. The furniture selection offers its own masterworks, notably a superb Régence kingwood bombe commode in the manner of Pierre Hache — a statement piece for any home — and an impressive William & Mary longcase clock by Richard Baker of London, highlighting the incredible skill in marquetry work of this period.

The auction also brings to market the Odino Collection of Antiquities, offered for the first time. Collected over generations by a Northern Italian family, it began in the 19th century with Roman, Greek and Etruscan objects gathered by Mario Odino’s great-grandfather. The late Dr Mario Odino, a maritime lawyer, brought the collection to Australia in the 1960s, where it has remained. The pieces reflect both the cultures of the ancient Mediterranean and a family’s long commitment to collecting.

Other highlights include a selection of Russian silver and enamel and an array of Asian works of art that speaks to centuries of artistic tradition. Property from a Private Woollahra Residence rounds out the offering, bringing with it a refined blend of silverware, art, and objects, chosen for a life well-lived and beautifully appointed.

With its breadth of periods and genres, The Collector’s Auction offers more than individual treasures — it offers the chance to compose a collection that reflects both the diversity and depth of human creativity.

madeleine mackenzie head of decorative arts & art, sydney

BRETT WHITELEY (1939-1992)

Reading 1981

linocut, ed. 1/10

signed lower right: brett whiteley numbered lower left: 1/10

30.5 x 30.5cm

provenance

Robin Gibson Gallery, Sydney (label verso) Private collection, Sydney

exhibitions

Recent Nudes, Brett Whiteley Studio, Sydney, October 1981, cat.50 (another example)

Brett Whiteley: The Complete Graphics 1961-1982, Art Gallery of Western Australia, Perth, 1983 (another example)

Brett Whiteley: Review of Prints 1976-1983, Chapman Gallery, Canberra, 1983, cat.9 (another example)

literature

Mandy, R., Brett Whiteley: The Complete Graphics, 1961-1982, Art Gallery of Western Australia, Perth, 1983, p.53, cat.65 (illus., another example)

Brett Whiteley: The Graphics 1961-1992, Deutscher Fine Art, Melbourne, 1995, p.113, cat.68 (illus. p.73, another example)

Sutherland, K., Brett Whiteley: Catalogue Raisonné, Schwartz Publishing, Melbourne, 2020, vol.4, p.134, cat.112P (illus., another example), vol.5, p.129 (illus., another example), vol.7, p.830

$10,000-15,000

JOHN PULE (Niuean/New Zealander, born 1962) from 100 love poems 2007 ink and oil stick on paper

signed and dated lower left: John Puhiatau Pule 2007 titled lower centre: from 100 love poems 75 x 56cm

provenance

Karen Woodbury Gallery, Melbourne (label verso)

$1,800-2,400

MIKE PARR (born 1945)

Self Portrait 1985 charcoal and pastel on paper

signed and dated lower right: Mike Parr 1985 125 x 122cm

provenance

Sherman Galleries, Sydney (stamped to back of frame)

$6,000-8,000

1 © Brett Whiteley/Copyright Agency, 2025

ROBERT DICKERSON (1924-2015)

Embracing pastel on paper signed lower right: DICKERSON

74 x 54cm

provenance

Articles Fine Art Gallery, Sydney, c.2000 Private collection, Sydney

$5,000-7,000

5 § BRETT WHITELEY (1939-1992) Ravello, Italy 1991 screenprint, ed. 21/60 signed lower right: brett whiteley editioned lower left: 21/60 40 x 76.5cm (image); 77 x 110cm (sheet)

provenance

The Estate of the Late Beryl Whiteley, Sydney Leonard Joel, Sydney, The Art and Book Auction, 21 November 2010, lot 233

literature

Brett Whiteley: The Graphics 1961-1992, Deutscher Fine Art, Melbourne, 1995, p.115, cat.107 (illus. p.98, another example, as Ravello)

Sutherland, K., Brett Whiteley: Catalogue Raisonné, Schwartz Publishing, Melbourne, 2020, vol.5, p.200, cat.163P (illus., another example), vol.7, p.843

$4,000-6,000

6 SHAY DOCKING (1928-2000)

Breakwater and Beach with Industry 1964 pencil on paper signed and dated lower centre: Shay Docking 1964 titled lower right: Breakwater and Beach with Industry 20 x 25cm

provenance

The Fred and Elinor Wrobel Collection, Sydney literature

Klepac, L, Shay Docking Drawings, The Beagle Press: Sydney, 1990, plate no. 19, pg 43 (illus.)

$250-350

7 ROBERT DICKERSON (1924-2015)

Sleepy Child charcoal on paper signed lower right: DICKERSON

43.5 x 38.5cm

provenance

The Estate of Sue Hewitt, Sydney (1941-2024)

$1,500-2,000

8 SAMUEL FULLBROOK (1922-2004)

Scarecrow ink on paper titled on gallery label verso

36 x 27cm

provenance

Rudy Komon Gallery, Sydney (label verso)

The Estate of Sue Hewitt, Sydney (1941-2024)

$300-400

4 © Robert Dickerson/Copyright Agency, 2025

SHAY DOCKING (1928-2000)

Gold Mining Relics, Ballarat 1954 watercolour and pen on paper signed and dated lower left: SHAY DOCKING ‘54 titled lower right: GOLD MINING RELICS, BALLARAT 20 x 25cm

provenance

The Fred and Elinor Wrobel Collection, Sydney $300-500

ROBERT DICKERSON (1924-2015)

Head

charcoal on paper signed lower right: DICKERSON 38 x 28cm

provenance

The Estate of Sue Hewitt, Sydney (1941-2024)

$1,800-2,500

DAVID BOYD (1924-2011)

Untitled (Children Playing) oil on board signed lower left: David Boyd 49.5 x 39.5cm

$7,000-9,000

GARRY SHEAD (b. 1942)

Portrait of Dawn Fraser oil and mixed media on board 76 x 61cm

other notes

This work is recorded in the artist’s archive.

$4,000-8,000

HELEN LEMPRIERE (1907-1991)

Yea Drought II 1938 oil on board signed lower left: Lempriere titled and dated verso: 1938 / Yea Drout II 27 x 38cm

provenance

The Fred and Elinor Wrobel Collection, Sydney exhibitions

Helen Lempriere Retrospective Exhibition Part I: 1930s-1950s, Woolloomooloo Gallery, Sydney, 6-24 October 1993, cat. no. 57

Helen Lempriere Centenary, Werribee Park Museum, Victoria, 2007

$600-800

11 © David Boyd/Copyright Agency, 2025

12 © Garry Shead/Copyright Agency, 2025

DAVID RANKIN (born 1946)

Sandstone Headland and Black Scrub 1985 oil on canvas signed top left: Rankin / 85 signed, titled and dated verso: Rankin 85 / Sandstone / headline and black / scrub.

168 x 152cm

provenance

Tolarno Galleries, Melbourne (label verso)

$3,000-5,000

HELEN LEMPRIERE (1907-1991)

Incoming Tide 1949 oil on board

signed and dated lower right: Helen L Wood 49 titled and dated verso

35.5 x 29cm

provenance

The Fred and Elinor Wrobel Collection, Sydney

exhibitions

Helen Lempriere Retrospective Exhibition Part I: 1930s-1950s, Woolloomooloo Gallery, Sydney, 6-24 October 1993, cat. no. 58

Helen Lempriere Centenary, Werribee Park Museum, Victoria, 2007

other notes

This painting was executed when Helen and her husband Keith Wood were on their honeymoon on Heron Island.

$600-800

HELEN LEMPRIERE (1907-1991)

Approaching Storm Heron Island 1949 oil on board

signed lower left: H. Lempriere titled and dated verso

35.5 x 28cm

provenance

The Fred and Elinor Wrobel Collection, Sydney exhibitions

Helen Lempriere Retrospective Exhibition Part I: 1930s-1950s, Woolloomooloo Gallery, Sydney, 6-24 October 1993, cat. no. 57

Helen Lempriere Centennary, Werribee Park Museum, Victoria, 2007

other notes

This painting was executed when Helen and her husband Keith Wood were on their honeymoon on Heron Island.

$600-800

KATHLEEN NGALE (KNGALE)

(c.1930-2021, Anmatyere)

Untitled acrylic on canvas artist’s name, gallery and inventory number 08K20 inscribed verso 122 x 91.5cm

provenance

Delmore Gallery, Melbourne (inscribed verso)

$3,000-5,000

17 © Kathleen Ngala/Copyright Agency, 2025

14 © David Rankin/Copyright Agency, 2025

GABRIEL NAMATJIRA (1941-1969)

EUNICE NAPANANGKA (c.1940-2022)

Untitled acrylic on canvas artist’s name, art centre and inventory number

IK98EJ127 inscribed verso

91.5 x 41cm

provenance

Ikuntji Women’s Centre, NT (inscribed verso) Framed Gallery, Darwin,16 September 1999 (accompanied by a copy of original purchase receipt)

$1,200-1,800

19 ROSELLA NAMOK (born 1979)

Rainy Day 2002

acrylic on canvas signed, dated and inscribed lower right: Rosella Namok / Lockhart River 2002

title and inventory number RN020302 inscribed verso

56 x 181cm

provenance

Lockhart River Aboriginal Community Arts & Cultural Centre, Lockhart River,19 June 2002

(accompanied by a copy of original purchase receipt)

$3,000-5,000

20 MAXIE TJAMPITJINPA (1945-1997)

Untitled acrylic on paper

artist’s name on label verso

56 x 76cm

provenance

The Estate of Sue Hewitt, Sydney (1941-2024)

$1,000-1,500

Ghost Gums, West Side of Simpsons Gap 1966 watercolour on board signed lower right: Gabriel Namatjira titled verso: West This Side Simpsons Gap (not visible in frame)

27.5cm x 37.6 cm

provenance

The Collection of Lucile Dahlstrom Fredrickson Thence by descent

Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers, Sydney, Art International Australian Aboriginal, 4 May 2020, lot 6084

$400-600

A STONEWARE LIDDED VESSEL BY GLORIA FLETCHER THANCOUPIE (1937-2011)

The circular lid with finial and incised with fish and foliage, the conical body incised with a geometric border to the top and a band of fish and foliage below (unsigned).

Height 19cm

literature

Reference to Thancoupie’s production of lidded jars, and Peter Rushforth’s suggestion she add Aboriginal designs to her pots, during her time at East Sydney Tech in the early 1970s can be found in: Isaacs, J, Thancoupie the Potter, p. 35-37

$2,000-3,000

JOHN OLSEN: A STONEWARE JUG

Potted by Robert Mair, decorated in shades of dark brown and blue with stylised designs and Spanish words translating to ‘life is short’, the globular body with bottle neck and applied handle, impressed potter’s mark, title, signature and date to base ‘Spanish / life / John Olsen / 70’.

Height 31cm

$2,000-4,000

JOHN OLSEN: EIGHT TALL STEM STONEWARE GOBLETS

Potted by Robert Mair, decorated in shades of dark brown and blue with stylised designs of birds and animals, the hemispherical bowl on a column pedestal with frilled neck and flared foot, each with impressed potter’s mark, signature and date to base ‘John Olsen 70’.

Height 20.5cm

$4,000-6,000

JOHN OLSEN: A STONEWARE TEAPOT AND SIX MUGS

Potted by Robert Mair, decorated in shades of blue and brown on a light grey ground, the cups with a green band to rim, each with typical calligraphic designs, the teapot with bamboo handle, each piece with impressed potter’s mark and signed John Olsen / 70, except for one mug.

Height of teapot 29cm (including handle), Height of mugs 10cm

$5,000-8,000

JOHN OLSEN: FIVE STONEWARE TEACUPS AND SAUCERS

Potted by Robert Mair, decorated in shades of black, brown and silver lustre with typical calligraphic designs, each with impressed potter’s mark and signed with initials ‘JO’ to underside, one dated 1970 and one dated 1971.

Diameter of saucer 15cm

$2,500-4,500

JOHN OLSEN: A STONEWARE TEAPOT

Potted by Robert Mair, decorated in shades of blue, brown and silver lustre with typical calligraphic designs, bamboo loop handle, the base with impressed potter’s mark and inscribed ‘the joy of the bursting seed’ / John Olsen / 71.

Height 27cm (including handle)

$3,000-5,000

JOHN OLSEN: THREE STONEWARE COVERED BOWLS

Potted by Robert Mair, each with a shallow cover with integral handle, the base with pinched side handles decorated in shades of blue and brown with typical calligraphic designs, each with impressed potter’s mark and a different motto to underside and signed: ‘Viva Olive Oil’ / John Olsen, ‘A sign of life is how a man eats.’ / John Olsen / 71, ‘Food is not for fools’ / John Olsen / 70.

Diameter 16cm

$1,200-1,800

JOHN OLSEN: COVERED SUGAR BASIN AND A MILK JUG

Potted by Robert Mair, the sugar basin decorated in shades of blue and brown on a light grey ground with typical calligraphic designs and olive glaze cover, the milk jug decorated in shades of blue and brown on a speckled grey ground with typical calligraphic designs, each with impressed potter’s mark, the basin signed and dated to base John Olsen 70, the jug with inscription and signature to base ‘the burst of mornings spring /John Olsen.

Diameter of basin lid 13cm, Height of milk jug 9cm

$800-1,200

RUBERY BENNETT (1893-1987)

Australian Desert Rock oil on board

signed lower left: RUBERY BENNETT 14 x 19cm

provenance

Family of the Artist

$700-900

LANCE SOLOMON (1913-1989)

River Landscape oil on board

signed lower right: L Solomon 39 x 44cm

provenance

The Fred and Elinor Wrobel Collection, Sydney $350-550

25 © John Olsen / Copyright Agency, 2025

32 © Arthur Murch/Copyright Agency, 2025

ARTHUR MURCH (1902-1989)

Study for Molonga Corroboree watercolour, wash and ink on paper signed lower right: ARTHUR J MURCH

10 x 55cm

provenance

The Fred and Elinor Wrobel Collection, Sydney

ARTHUR MURCH (1902-1989)

Afternoon Sun c.1935 oil on board

signed lower right: MURCH

titled verso

25 x 28.5cm

provenance

The Fred and Elinor Wrobel Collection, Sydney

exhibitions

Arthur Murch 1902-1989: A Retrospective, Art Museum Armidale, NSW, 10 July - 16 August 1992, then touring New England Regional Art Museum, S.H. Ervin Gallery, Campbelltown City Art Gallery, cat. no. 48 (label verso)

$800-1,200

WILLIAM RICKETTS (1899-1993)

Child’s Head

natural fired clay

signed to base: William Ricketts

16.5 x 18 x 14cm

provenance

The Fred and Elinor Wrobel Collection, Sydney

$500-800

exhibitions

Survey Exhibition of Drawings, Woolloomooloo Gallery, 1989, cat. no. 100

The Studio Tradition - National Art School 1883-2001, Manly Art Gallery & Museum, 2001

$300-500

JAMES CANT (1911-1983)

The Family 1959 oil on canvas

signed and titled verso: “The Family” / CANT,59 27 x 54cm

provenance

The Fred and Elinor Wrobel Collection, Sydney

exhibitions

Faces in the crowd : an exhibition of paintings from the collection of Elinor and Fred Wrobel, Stanthorpe Art Gallery, Queensland, 2 - 28 November 1992; Tweed River Regional Art Gallery, New South Wales, 9 December 1992 - 3 January 1993, cat. no. 24

$800-1,200

DESIDERIUS ORBAN (1884-1986) Mittagong NSW oil on board signed lower left: Orban 49 x 64cm

provenance

The Fred and Elinor Wrobel Collection, Sydney $400-600

HERBERT (MAX EBERT) MCCLINTOCK (1906-1985)

The Protestors 1968 mixed media on board signed and dated upper right: Ebert / 68 artist’s name, title and date inscribed verso 51 x 32.2cm

provenance

The Fred and Elinor Wrobel Collection, Sydney

exhibitions

other notes

This is the last painting by the artist executed under his Social-Realist pseudonym Max Ebert, it relates to his son’s involvement in the student protests of the period.

$600-800

EDMUND ARTHUR HARVEY (1907-1994)

Roses 1933 oil on board

signed and dated lower right: HARVEY 33 titled verso on gallery label

38.5 x 43cm

provenance

The Fred and Elinor Wrobel Collection, Sydney

exhibitions

Society of Artists, 1933, cat. no. 152

Gardens, Flower Studies and Still Life Paintings by Australian Artists 1890s-1980s, Campbelltown City Art Gallery, April 1989

Sumptuous Still Life & Glittering Glass, Lake Macquarie City Art Gallery, 1989, cat. no. 17

Flower & Still Life Paintings by Australian Artists 1850s-1980s, toured Lewers Bequest and Penrith Regional, Dubbo, Orange, Griffith, Tweed River, Grafton and Bathurst Regional Galleries, NSW and Stanthorpe Art Gallery, QLD, cat. no. 34

$300-500

H.R. GALLOP (1890-1958)

From Eastwood oil on board

signed lower right: H. R. Gallop

29.5 x 37cm

provenance

The Fred and Elinor Wrobel Collection, Sydney

$500-800

RUBERY BENNETT (1893-1987)

Robertson Country oil on canvas

signed lower left: RUBERY BENNETT titled verso

29 x 36.5cm

provenance Family of the Artist

$1,500-2,500

GEORGE FEATHER LAWRENCE (1901-1981)

Sand and Sea oil on board

signed lower left: G F Lawrence titled on gallery label verso 18.5 x 23.5cm

provenance

Artarmon Galleries (Artlovers), Sydney (label verso) The Fred and Elinor Wrobel Collection, Sydney

exhibitions

Artarmon Galleries (Artlovers), Sydney, 1973, cat. no.

29 (label verso)

$300-500

ROBERT TAYLOR GHEE 1869-1951

Herding the Cattle c.1910 oil on canvas

signed lower left: Taylor-Ghee

30 x 44.5cm

$1,000-2,000

43 § RUBERY BENNETT (1893-1987)

While the Billy Boils oil on board

signed lower right: RUBERY BENNETT titled on frame verso

24 x 29cm

$1,800-2,400

HENRY JAMES JOHNSTONE (1835-1907)

In the Forest of Fontainebleau Autumn oil on canvas

signed lower right: H.J Johnstone

signed and titled verso: In the Forest of Fontainebleau / Autumn. H. J. Johnstone

26.5 x 35cm

provenance

Bonhams, London, British and European Art, 19 March 2025, lot 95 (part)

$5,000-8,000

RUBERY BENNETT (1893-1987)

Morning Mist oil on board

signed lower left: RUBERY BENNETT titled verso

23.5 x 28.5cm

provenance

Family of the Artist

$1,200-1,800

GEORGE FEATHER LAWRENCE (1901-1981)

Landscape oil on board

signed lower left: G F LAWRENCE 18 x 35.5cm

provenance

The Fred and Elinor Wrobel Collection, Sydney

$250-350

FREDERICK WILLIAM LEIST (1878-1945)

The Metal Press oil on board

signed lower right: LEIST titled on frame verso

secondary composition of a sail boat verso 17.5 x 23cm

provenance

Lawsons Auctioneers, Sydney, The Estate of Fred Leist, 7 June 2023

$400-600

RUBERY BENNETT (1893-1987)

Filtering Light oil on canvasboard

signed lower right: RUBERY BENNETT titled verso 26.5 x 31.5cm

provenance

Family of the Artist

$1,500-2,500

RUBERY BENNETT (1893-1987)

Swiss Alps oil on board signed lower right: RUBERY BENNETT 14 x 19cm

provenance

Family of the Artist

$800-1,200

RUBERY BENNETT (1893-1987)

Grand Canal, Venice oil on board signed lower right: RUBERY BENNETT 14 x 19cm

provenance

Family of the Artist

$1,000-2,000

51 NORMAN LINDSAY (1879-1969) and HUGH MCCRAE (1876-1958)

Idyllia 1922 illustrated book, ed. 62/133 signed and editioned by Hugh McCrae retaining the five original etchings by Norman Lindsay, each signed and numbered in lower margin 42 x 35.5cm

provenance

The Fred and Elinor Wrobel Collection, Sydney

$8,000-10,000

GIROLAMO PIERI BALLATI NERLI (Italian, 1860-1926)

FRANK HINDER (1960-1992)

Sketch and Letter to Oscar Edwards pen on paper signed lower right: Frank & Margel inscribed: Dear Oscar / Good on you - mate! Just / like the good old days? / Keep writing - and (illeg.) / The best to you both. 25 x 19cm

provenance

The Collection of Oscar Edwards (Gift of Frank & Margel Hinder)

The Fred and Elinor Wrobel Collection, Sydney

$300-400

JON MOLVIG (1923-1970)

Fighting Cocks 1956 pencil on paper signed and dated upper right: Molvig 56 51 x 77cm

provenance

The Estate of Sue Hewitt, Sydney (1941-2024)

$550-850

54 CLIFTON PUGH (1924-1990)

Female Standing Nude 1959 charcoal on paper signed and dated lower right: Clifton / 59 41 x 22cm

provenance

Leonard Joel, Melbourne, 5 November 1987, lot 1047 (accompanied by a copy of original purchase receipt)

The Estate of Sue Hewitt, Sydney (1941-2024)

$300-500

THEA PROCTOR (1879-1966)

Nude with Bangle pencil on paper signed lower right: Thea Proctor 36 x 16cm

provenance

The Fred and Elinor Wrobel Collection, Sydney

exhibitions

Survey of Drawings, Woolloomooloo Gallery, 1989, cat. no. 58 Nudes, touring to Stanthorpe Art Gallery, Queensland and Tweed River Art Gallery, NSW, 1990-91, cat. no. 79

Australian Women Artists of the 20th Century, to celebrate the 20th anniversary of International Women’s Year and the Women’s Art Project, Woolloomooloo Gallery, Sydney, 8 March 1995; then touring Stanthorpe Art Gallery, Lewers Bequest and Penrith Regional Art Gallery, 11 June 1995, cat. no. 108

$400-500

BLAMIRE YOUNG (1862-1935)

The Drought at Brogoon Land ink on paper signed centre right: BLAMIRE YOUNG inscribed and titled lower left: “no clouds, no water” / The Drought at Brogoon Land 34 x 43.5cm

provenance

The Fred and Elinor Wrobel Collection, Sydney $500-800

Old Woman oil on board signed lower left: Nerli 46 x 32cm

provenance

Christie’s Sydney, Australian and European Paintings and Sculpture, 1 October 1974, lot 21

Shapiro Auctioneers, Sydney, Australian and International Art, 21 May 2024, lot 138

$1,000-1,500

GIROLAMO PIERI BALLATI NERLI (1860-1926)

Portrait of a Brigand gouache on paper on card signed lower centre: G Nerli 9.5cm diameter

provenance

Lawsons, Sydney, 15 November 1994, lot 70

Private collection

Lawsons, Sydney, 20 April 1999, lot 634

The Fred and Elinor Wrobel Collection, Sydney

$500-700

§ HENRY ALOYSIUS HANKE (1901-1989)

The Sultan’s Emissary (The Treasure Chest) 1937 oil on canvas artist’s name inscribed verso 50 x 71cm

provenance

Leonard Joel, Melbourne, Fine Art, 21 March 2017, lot 142

GFL Fine Art, Perth, Sunday Auction Collectors Art Market, 22 August 2021, lot 44

$1,500-2,500

ARCHIBALD DOUGLAS COLQUHOUN (1894-1983)

Delphiniums oil on board

signed lower right: A. D. Colquhoun artist name and title verso

74 x 59.5cm

provenance

Jarman Brothers Picture Framers & Gallery, Melbourne, c. 1988

Private collection, Sydney

$2,000-4,000

LELAND CURTIS (American, 1896-1989)

Hemlocks oil on canvas

signed lower right: LELAND CURTIS titled on artist’s label verso 44 x 60cm

provenance

Private collection, Waverley, Sydney

Theodore Bruce, Sydney, A Waverley Residence, 6 December 2020, lot 4037

Private collection, Sydney

$2,000-4,000

§ ALFRED DE BREANSKI JNR. (British, 1877-1957)

Falcon Crag oil on canvas

signed lower left: A de Breanski Jun. titled verso

59.5 x 90cm

$2,000-3,000

JOHN TEMPLETON LUCAS (British, 1836-1880)

Portrait of a Man Smoking a Pipe 1866 oil on canvas

signed and dated lower right: J. T Lucas 1866. 35.5 x 25.5cm

provenance

Bruun Rasmussen Auctions, Copenhagen, Denmark, 1983 (accompanied by a copy of the purchase receipt)

Property from a Private Sydney Estate

$300-500

ALFRED MONTAGUE (British c1832-1883)

Dutch Fishing Vessels at Dusk oil on canvas

signed lower left: Montague (on the hull of the boat) 29.5 x 50cm

$800-1,200

THOMAS SIDNEY COOPER RA CVO (British, 1803-1902)

Cattle Grazing 1846 oil on panel

signed and dated lower right: T.S Cooper / 1846 34 x 60cm

$2,000-4,000

WILLIAM HUGHES (British, 1842-1901)

Kitchen Still Life with Lobster oil on board

signed and dated lower right: W Hughes / 18..(illeg.) 23 x 20cm

provenance

Hermann Schaus, A. W. Conover, New York (label verso)

Dorotheum Auction House, Vienna, 1985 (accompanied by a copy of the purchase receipt)

Property from a Private Sydney Estate

other notes

Carl Wilhelm Friederich Schaus (July 4, 1821December, 29 1892), generally known as William Schaus, was a German-American art dealer and print maker active in the middle to late 19th century. He retired in March of 1892, leaving his business to his son, Hermann Schaus and partner A. W. Conover. His vast personal art collection sold at auction in May of 1892.

$500-800

ADRIAAN CHRISTIAAN WILLEM TERHELL (Dutch, 1863-1949)

Winter Landscape oil on canvas

signed lower right: C. d. Zeeuw

40.5 x 61cm

provenance

Kunsthandel Artistiek, Amersfoort, Netherlands (label verso)

Property from a Private Sydney Estate

other notes

The artist was known to sign his works as C D ZEEUW, and J LEBLANC

$300-500

JOHN FREDERIK HULK I (Dutch, 1855-1913)

Montelbaanstoren on the Oudeschans Canal oil on canvas

signed lower right: F Hulk

80 x 61cm

provenance

Property from a Private Sydney Estate

$3,000-5,000

HENDRIKUS JOHAN VAN LANGEN (1874-1964)

Dutch Interior with Woman Peeling Carrots oil on canvas

signed lower left: H Van Langen

70 x 49cm

$300-500

K DE JONG (Dutch, 20th century)

Sewing with Mother oil on canvas

signed lower left: K de Jonge

62 x 75cm (91 x 102cm framed)

$500-800

UNKNOWN ARTIST (Dutch School, 19th century)

Boys with Guinea Pigs and Mice oil on canvas

94 x 73.5cm

$800-1,200

After JAN STEEN (Dutch School, 19th century)

Three Children Playing in an Interior oil on metal plate

signed lower right: Jaquand

23.5 x 20.5cm

provenance

Gowrie Galleries, Sydney (label verso)

$400-600

F ROLF (Dutch School, early 20th century)

Farmyard with Fowls oil on canvas

signed lower left: F. Rolf

25 x 31cm

$400-600

CORNELIS RAAPHORST (Dutch, 1875-1954)

Mother Cat and Kittens oil on canvas

signed lower right: C Raaphorst

62 x 75cm

$1,200-1,500

DIRCK VAN BERGEN (Dutch, 1645-c.1690)

Milking the Cow oil on panel

33 x 46.5cm

provenance

Dorotheum Auction House, Vienna, 1985

(accompanied by a copy of the purchase receipt)

Property from a Private Sydney Estate

$500-800

UNKNOWN ARTIST

(Dutch School, 18th century)

A Dutch Fleet Becalmed in the Fog oil on canvas

58 x 73cm

provenance

Bruun Rasmussen Auctioneers, Copenhagen, Denmark (label verso)

Property from a Private Sydney Estate

$1,000-1,500

CARL VILHELM HOLSØE (Danish, 1863-1935)

Evening Interior oil on board

signed lower right: C. Holsø 73.5 x 70cm

provenance

Aug. With’s Eftf. (Rich. Wilstrup) Kunsthandel, Vimmelskaftet 34. (label verso) Kunsthallens Kunstauktioner, Copenhagen, Denmark, 1983 (accompanied by a copy of the purchase receipt)

Property from a Private Sydney Estate

exhibitions

Exhibition label verso translates roughly to:

“The free Exhibition” Vesterbrogade 5s opens to the public thursday the 26th at 9am between 5pm the exhibition is open daily from 9-5 subscription card 2 kr

$12,000-18,000

JOHN OPIE RA (British, 1761-1807)

Cupid Blindfolded 1807 oil on canvas

artist’s name and date on label verso

James Bourlet & Sons label verso

52 x 42cm

provenance

The Collection of Mr E. Braustrom (handwritten label verso)

A. M. Toohey (printed label verso)

Private collection, Sydney

other notes

John Opie was a prominent British painter known for his historical and portrait work. He was born in Cornwall and became known as “The Cornish Wonder” due to his self-taught talent for painting, particularly in the chiaroscuro technique reminiscent of Rembrandt. He was elected a Royal Academician in 1787 and later became Professor of Painting at the Royal Academy.

James Bourlet & Sons was a company known for its expertise in fine art packing, framing, and related services. Founded by James Bourlet (c. 1828 - 1895), the company operated as carvers and gilders, picture framemakers, fine art packers, exhibition agents, and picture cleaners. The company was established in London and became well-regarded for its work with prominent galleries and collectors. The label verso reads: James Bourlet & Sons, Ltd / Fine Art Packers, Frame Makers / 72566 / 17 & 18 NASSAU STREET, / MORTIMER STREET W. / MUSEUM 1871

$2,000-4,000

After PAOLO CALIARI (VERONESE) (Italian School, 19th century)

Madonna and Child Enthroned with Saints (The San Zaccaria Altarpiece) oil on canvas

114.5 x 64.5cm

provenance

Private collection, Sydney

other notes

This composition was originally painted by Veronese for the Pala di San Zaccaria when it was restored in 1562, and is now housed in the collection of the Gallerie Accademia, Venice. It is a fine example of his early works with harmonious richness of colour. The young John the Baptist stands at the meeting point of the two compositional diagonals formed by the figures of St. Joseph, St. Francis and St. Jerome, who are invested with a look of detached spirituality. The colour is made vibrant by a continual juxtaposition of light and dark tones.

$5,000-8,000

Attributed to GUIDO RENI (Italian, 1575-1642) Two Heads of Angels charcoal on paper, adhered to canvas 33 x 44.5cm irregular

provenance

The Collection of Marisa Borghese, Sydney

other notes

Accompanied by a letter in Italian translating to: This drawing, in the state in which it finds itself today (1960) was acquired by my father, for our home at Via Benedetto Varchi in Florence, in 1910 at Bologna from the antique dealers Astorri and Nicoli on Via Ugo Bassi.

It was paid, together with other two drawings of semi-dressed ladies , 50 lire of the time.

In 1920 the collector Charles Loesar, friend of my father, presented him to Dr.Ross (attached is his visiting card) who acquired for the Boston Museum the two figures of women for 1000 dollars. Father did not want however to part with the “Two Heads of Angels”.

The set of drawings, according to the antiquarians, came from the home of Count Zorzi in Bologna.

$4,500-6,500

A PAIR OF SIENNA MARBLE URNS

In the Louis XVI style, each with a domed cover and flame finial flanked by foliate scroll arms, on a berried leaf socle and square base.

Height 40cm

$800-1,200

AN ITALIAN ALABASTER SCULPTURE OF SALOME DANCING BY ANTONIO FRILLI (1860-1902)

The female figure depicted in exotic costume with one arm raised and the other holding her draped fabric skirt, on wooden plinth, signed to base: A. Frilli S. A., Firenze.

Height 45.5cm

$800-1,200

A FRENCH FRUITWOOD SIDE TABLE

Dated 1855, the cleated plank top above a panelled frieze inlaid BDVFF 1855 with a central star, with end drawers, on turned inverted baluster legs joined by broad stretchers on turned feet.

Height 78cm, Width 140cm, Depth 66cm

$1,500-2,000

A PAIR OF REGENCE STYLE BEECHWOOD FAUTEUILS

Each with an arched padded back flanked by scrolled arms above a serpentine seat on cabriole legs with rocaille carved headers and flower head carved apron joined by curved X-stretcher, upholstered in petit point needlework tapestry.

Height 103cm

$1,000-1,500

A VICTORIAN PORTAIT OF A GENTLEMAN

Half-length, seated before a red curtain with an open book to the left, wearing a black coat and white stock with gold pin.

75 x 62cm

provenance

Peter Code Antiques (accompanied by a copy of the purchase receipt)

$500-800

A REGENCE KINGWOOD BOMBE COMMODE*

In the manner of Pierre Hache, Grenoble; the grey marble top above three long drawers with quartered inlay, flanked by brass mounted keeled angles terminating in bracket feet, giltmetal handles and escutcheons.

Height 87cm, Width 135cm, Depth 58cm

$8,000-10,000

87 A PERSIAN RUG

The central blue lobate medallion on a blood-red ground with all over shah abbas flowers and tendrils, within a conforming border within triple borders.

220 x 142cm

provenance

Property from a Private Sydney Estate

$500-800

88 A LATE GEORGE III MAHOGANY OCTAGONAL CELLARETTE*

The domed cover with acorn finial, having four bronze lion mask handles, on lion paw feet, with original zinc liner.

Height 50cm

$500-800

89 UNKNOWN ARTIST

(Dutch School, 19th century)

Still Life with Melons and Grapes oil on canvas

76 x 57cm

provenance

Bruun Rasmussen Auctioneers, Copenhagen, Denmark (label verso)

Property from a Private Sydney Estate

$500-800

90 A LATE GEORGIAN MAHOGANY AND ROSEWOOD CASED WALL CLOCK*

The painted dial with Roman numerals by Wightwick & Moore, City of London, with brass bezel, the pendulum in glazed case with brass inlay.

Diameter of dial 39cm

$800-1,000

91 SIX 18TH CENTURY ENGRAVINGS

Comprising: The Young Fortune Teller, after Joshua Reynolds; and five portraits of noblemen after Houbraken.

The Houbrakens each 52 x 35cm framed

$300-500

A WILLIAM & MARY SEAWEED MARQUETRY LONGCASE CLOCK*

The movement by Richard Baker, London, having a silver chapter ring with Roman hours and Arabic minutes, subsidiary seconds dial and date aperture, gilt cherub spandrels, the hood with marquetry cornice and fretwork frieze, spiral twist columns flanking the dial, the trunk door with glazed aperture, inlaid throughout with seaweed marquetry panels and kingwood and oyster veneered panels.

Height 212cm, Width 45cm, Depth 24cm

provenance

J. B. Hawkins Antiquities, Sydney, 1980 (accompanied by original purchase receipt)

other notes

Baker, Richard. Free of the Clockmakers’ Company 1685, d.1700. Apprenticed to John Chatfield through the Blacksmiths’ Company, then transferred in 1683 to Richard Browne, clockmaker. Made a freeman in the Clockmakers Company in June 1685 by redemption by order of the Lord Mayor. Died in 1700 but in 1710 his wife Jane is still recorded as carrying on the business and taking on an apprentice (see Brian Loomes The Early Clockmakers of Great Britain, NAG Press, 1981, p.66).

$8,000-10,000

A VICTORIAN GILT COMPOSITION GIRANDOLE

The oval plate in beaded frame richly cast with ribbon cresting and foliate scrolls, issuing three rocaille candlesticks.

103 x 70cm

$800-1,200

94 AN EARLY 19TH CENTURY PORTRAIT OF A GENTLEMAN

Depicted half-length wearing a black coat and white stock.

66 x 55cm

$800-1,200

95 A REGENCY MAHOGANY AND BRASS INLAID PEDESTAL SIDEBOARD

The scrolled back above a sunk centre with two drawers flanked by tapering pedestals each with a cupboard, one with a cellarette drawer and the other with two drawers, on bronze lion paw feet.

Height 128cm, Width 186cm, Depth 68cm

$3,000-5,000

96 A LARGE MATCHED PAIR OF CHINESE PORCELAIN VASES

Each of square baluster shape, painted in colours with court ladies, a landscape, a shi shi dog, and calligraphy, lion mask handles, on wooden bases electrified as table lamps.

Height of tallest 101cm

provenance

Property from a Private Sydney Estate

$800-1,200

97 A PERSIAN RUG

With central lobate medallion and pendant medallions on a navy blue ground with scrolling tendril field with triple shah abbas border.

202 x 146cm

provenance

Property from a Private Sydney Estate

$400-600

98 AN OAK WAINSCOT CHAIR

17th century, the panelled back carved in low relief with a foliate panel above a lozenge, a solid seat flanked by carved arms on square supports with incised decoration.

Height 105cm

$300-500

A PAIR OF VICTORIAN STAINED GLASS PANELS DEPICTING ADAM AND EVE IN THE GARDEN OF EDEN

Each 90 x 31cm overall

$1,000-1,500

100

A FRENCH PROVINCIAL FRUITWOOD EXTENDING DINING TABLE

18th century, the rectangular plank top above plain frieze with a drawer to one end and a sliding extension to the other, on square tapering legs.

Height 72cm, Depth 81cm, Length 168cm (240cm extended)

$600-800

101

AN INDIAN PART-SILK RUG

The multi-lobed ivory ground with salmon pink central medallion and spandrels within triple shah abbas flower border.

225 x 136cm

provenance

Property from a Private Sydney Estate

$500-800

102

A GEORGE III MAHOGANY LONGCASE CLOCK

The movement by Thomas Gardner, London, having silvered chapter ring with Roman hours and Arabic minutes, subsidiary seconds dial and date aperture, giltmetal scrolling urn and dolphin spandrels; the shaped hood with fretted panel and brass finials, the door flanked by brass mounted columns, the arched trunk door on panelled base with bracket feet.

Height 268cm, Width 49cm, Depth 25cm

provenance

Property from a Private Sydney Estate

$3,000-5,000

103

A GROUP OF EIGHTEEN VANITY FAIR PRINTS OF MEN OF THE DAY AND STATESMEN

Late 19th century, comprising fifteen Statesmen, “Natal” by Spy, “The Times” by Spy and “The Grosvenor Gallery”.

Each 52 x 37cm framed

$1,800-2,200

104

A LATE VICTORIAN SILVER PLATED TABLE LAMP

In the manner of W.A.S. Benson & Co., in the art nouveau style with frilled art glass shade.

Height 68cm

$500-800

105

A WILLIAM IV CEDAR PEDESTAL SIDEBOARD

The raised back with carved leaf scrolls above an inverted breakfront with three bolection moulded drawers on pedestals with cupboards having carved scrolls and tapering plinth panels with well-carved lotus mouldings, on a plinth base.

Height 116cm, Width 167cm, Depth 62cm

$5,000-8,000

106

A PAIR OF DELFT BLUE AND WHITE OCTAGONAL COVERED JARS

Late 19th century, maker’s mark of Boch Keramis, each decorated in the 17th century style with baskets of flowers and panels of lattice to the shoulders, the domed covers with lion finials.

Height 50cm

$800-1,200

107

AN OLD CAUCASIAN KELLEH

Having eight hooked medallions on dark navy field within triple border

300 x 112cm

$1,000-1,500

108

A CHINESE PORCELAIN BALUSTER VASE LAMP

Qing Dynasty, the vase of baluster outline in the Imari palette and transitional style painted with two figures in a garden, converted to table lamp with giltwood base and cap.

Height 73cm overall

$200-400

109

A MOROCCAN MOTHER OF PEARL INLAID SAVANAROLA CHAIR

Last half 19th century, the arched back carved with Islamic script in low relief, the central splat inset with a spindle turned fretwork panel on X-framed supports.

Height 108cm

$400-600

110

A SET OF SIX COPPER ALE MUGS AND A PITCHER BY ASPREY LONDON*

Circa 1922, each with tusk handle, stamped to base: A & CO / ASPREY / LONDON / MADE IN ENGLAND.

Height of pitcher 28cm

$800-1,200

111

AN EDWARD VII SILVER PRESENTATION CIGARETTE BOX PRESENTED TO C.H. ROSS BY LORD HAWKE’S CRICKET TEAM, AUSTRALIA

Hallmarked Chester 1902, commemorating Lord Hawke’s cricket tour 1903, the hinged cover decorated with facsimile signatures of eight team members; Tom L. Taylor, F. L. Fane, E. M Dowson, Pelham F. Warner, Bernard J. Bosenquet, J. Stanning, C. F. Burnup, and P. Randall Johnson, with cedar lining.

Height 6cm, Width 18cm, Depth 9.5cm

other notes

Lord Hawke’s cricket team toured Australia and New Zealand from late 1902 to early 1903.

$600-800

112

A SILVER MODEL OF A DUTCH EAST INDIA COMPANY GALLEON

Hallmarked for Schoonhoven, 1975, the fully rigged vessel with all sails set, raised on addorsed dolphins on a zebra wood stand.

Height 32cm

$800-1,200

113

CAPTAIN COOK’S VOYAGES AROUND THE WORLD IN ONE VOLUME

Published under the direction of George William Anderson, printed for Alex Hogg, c. 1784-1786, quarter bound with modern hide spine, with illustrated plates. Folio size, 39 x 23cm

$1,000-1,500

114

A SET OF TEN COLOURED AQUATINTS OF INDIGENOUS LIFE, 1813, AFTER J. H. CLARK

From the book ‘Foreign Field Sports, Fisheries, Sporting Anecdotes, &c. &c.’ comprising: Hunting the Kangaroo, Smoking out the Oposssum, Throwing the spear, Fishing No. I, Fishing No. II, Trial, The Dance, Warriors of New S. Wales, Climbing Trees, and Repose.

Each 41 x 46cm framed

provenance

Gowrie Galleries (labels verso)

$1,000-1,500

115

A PAIR OF OLD SHEFFIELD PLATE CAMPANA WINE COOLERS

Each with foliated reeded rim, above a plain body with opposing double acanthus leaf handles, on circular pedestal foot with foliated reeded border, the body engraved with a crest and motto: VI NON FRAUDE (translating to “by strength, not by deceit”).

Height 24.5cm

$500-800

116

AN ITALIAN ALABASTER “MOON DANCER” TABLE LAMP

First quarter 20th century, carved as the man in the moon and an exotic female dancer, electrified (European).

Height 79cm

$1,000-1,500

117

A MURANO GLASS EIGHT LIGHT CHANDELIER

The golden coloured glass with moulded ground, the branches with two rows of alternating leaf shaped ornaments.

$500-800

118

A PAIR OF DELFT STYLE PORCELAIN TULIPIERES

Each decorated in underglaze blue with stylised flowers, scrolls and masks and having 18 various branches for flower stems.

Height 52cm

$700-900

119

GORDON RUSSELL (1892-1980): A WALNUT

EXTENDING DINING TABLE

Dated 1931, design no. 961, the parquetry top with sliding leaf extensions, on square moulded legs, with original paper label to underside listing: Designer: R. D. Russell, Foreman: P. J. Wade, Cabinet Maker: H. Allaway and A. Hermsen.

Height 74cm, Width 99cm, Depth 99cm (184.5cm extended)

$1,500-1,800

120

THONET: A BENTWOOD RECLINING CHAISE LONGUE

Late 19th century with adjustable back panel, the caned seat and backrest on stained bent beechwood frame.

Height 102cm, Width 160cm, Depth 65 cm

$800-1,200

121 LA MURRINA: A VINTAGE MURANO GLASS PENDANT LIGHT

Circa 1980, the pink shade suspended by brass fitting and chain.

$600-800

122

WENDY SAXON BROWN (American, 20th century)

Lady with Panther etched glass panel on metal base signed lower centre: SAX.N

58 x 38cm overall

$500-800

123

HANS WEGNER: SHELL CHAIR

Designed in 1963, manufactured by Carl Hansen & Son, burgundy painted wood, cream leather seat, retains manufacturer’s label.

$1,500-2,000

124 A UNIQUE “LION CHAIR” DESIGNED BY EMMA, MARCHIONESS OF BATH

The panelled back painted with a lion mask wearing a stylised image of Longleat House, the uprights with grotesque mask finials, the armrests carved as winged lion monopodiae, the upholstered seat in animal patterned tapestry fabric.

Height 92cm, Width 82cm, Depth 110cm

provenance

Bonhams, London, Sitting Pretty, 15 March 2016 Private collection, Sydney

other notes

Emma Clare Thynn, Marchioness of Bath, was Viscountess Weymouth from 2013-2020. She is a British socialite and model married to Ceawlin Thynn, 8th Marquess of Bath. In 2020 she became the first black marchioness in British history. Her father, Chief Oladipo Jadesimi, is a Nigerian oil billionaire and her mother Suzanna McQuiston is an English socialite. After her marriage to the Marquess of Bath, Emma became chatelaine of Longleat’s estate and safari park.

This chair was created by Emma when she was the Viscountess Weymouth for the Bonhams Charity Auction “Sitting Pretty” in 2016, in aid of CHIVA Africa, a South African AIDS charity. The sale featured 30 chairs designed by a range of celebrities, artists and designers.

$1,000-2,000

125

AN ANGLO-INDIAN REPOUSSE BRASS AND TEAK LOW TABLE

Last quarter 19th century, the circular brass top with repousse decoration resting on a folding base with turned supports, inscribed underneath “SCHOOL OF ART / JEYPORE”

Height 51cm, Diameter 78.5cm

exhibitions

By repute: British Exhibition, School of Art Jaipur, 1880

other notes

In the latter half of the nineteenth century, art schools began to emerge across the Indian subcontinent. The faculties comprising predominantly of British teachers instituted a model of education combining academic training with native techniques to scale up the production as the outputs from the schools’ workshops went to meet the demands of the European market, following the successful reception of Indian art in the Great Exhibition in London in 1851.

The ‘Jeypore School of Industrial Arts’ opened in 1866 at the behest of the Maharaja Ram Singh II. From the outset, the school’s main ideology was to ‘exhibit’ rather than to produce articles of direct utility.

$600-800

126

A BURMESE GOLD LACQUER OFFERING BOWL AND COVER

With elaborate finial, painted with bands of stylised dancing figures and foliage.

Height 72cm

provenance

Augustine's Souvenir Shop, Myanmar, 2013

$600-800

127

A BURMESE GOLD LACQUER SUTRA

With incised red lacquer decoration of deities and birds, having thirteen internal leaves.

54 x 11cm

$400-600

128

A GROUP OF PAPUA NEW GUINEAN NASSA SHELL BELTS AND OTHER DOMESTIC ITEMS

Mid-20th century, comprising three nassa shell belts, two Trobrian Island bowls, one with incised decoration and the other with double bowl and bird head motifs; a bamboo and two wooden combs. (8)

$400-600

129

A KHMER SANDSTONE GUARDIAN FIGURE OF HANUMAN

10th/11th century, seated on a rectangular base with one knee raised wearing a short incised sampot, his grinning face revealing sharp teeth.

Height 87cm (150cm on plinth)

provenance

Private collection of Mr Chamnian, Thailand, 1969/70

Private collection, Sydney/Bangkok

$12,000-14,000

130

A THANGKA IN WATERCOLOUR AND GOLD LEAF ON PAPER

With the standing buddha in a mandorla surrounded by seated buddhas, in silk mount.

116 x 56cm

$800-1,200

131

A KHMER TERRACOTTA HEAD OF BUDDHA 17th/18th century in the Hariphunchai style, his lotus unisha above tightly coiled hair and serene smiling countenance with elongated earlobes.

Height 30cm (51cm overall)

provenance

Private collection Chiang Mai, Thailand, 1970 Private collection, Australia, 1996

$600-800

132

A KHMER RED SANDSTONE STELE 11/12th century, carved in low relief with a seated Hindu figure in prayer, mounted on metal plinth.

Height 48cm (56cm overall)

provenance

Private collection Mrs Somluck, Thailand, 1972 River City Bangkok, Thailand Private collection, Sydney/Bangkok

$1,000-1,500

133

A PAIR OF CHINESE ELM LOW TABLES

Each with inset top above waisted frieze on square sectioned legs joined by stretchers.

Height 46cm, Width 39cm, Depth 39cm

$200-400

134

A CHINESE SANG DE BOEUF BOTTLE VASE 19th century, on carved wooden stand.

Height 33cm

$300-500

135

A KHMER SANDSTONE MALE TORSO

With finely pleated loin cloth and bare torso, mounted on metal plinth.

Height 64cm (91cm overall)

provenance

Private collection Mr B Sinsuphan, Surin Province, Thailand, 1950

Private collection, Sydney/Bangkok

other notes

A similar sculpture is held in the collection of the Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney (accession number 161.2005).

$6,000-8,000

136

A KHMER TERRACOTTA RELIEF OF GANESHA 11th century.

Height 17cm (23cm overall)

$200-400

137

A PAIR OF CHINESE ROSEWOOD YOKE BACK ARMCHAIRS*

Early 20th century, each with a curved splat carved in relief with a stylised dragon above a fielded panel seat, on turned supports united by shaped aprons carved in relief with stylised dragons.

Height 73cm

provenance

Leonard Joel Sydney, The Brans Collection, 21 November 2021, lot 91

$1,500-2,500

138

A PAIR OF CHINESE CLOISONNE VASES (MEI PING)

Late 19th century, decorated all over with stylised lotus flowers on a turquoise ground.

Height 39cm

$800-1,200

139

A CHINESE BRONZE OF A KNEELING WARRIOR

Sanxingdui Period, of typical stylised design.

Height 20cm (33cm overall)

provenance

Private collection, Chiang Khong province, Northern Thailand

Private collection, Sydney

$600-800

140

A CHINESE CELADON MALLET VASE

The body with tapering sides, the long neck flanked by a pair of phoenix handles below the widely flared mouth.

Height 18cm

$300-500

141

A PAIR OF CHINESE ROSEWOOD AND MOTHER OF PEARL INLAID ARMCHAIRS*

Late 19th century, each with a shaped top rail above a circular carved and pierced splat centred with a flowering vase flanked by deer surrounded by prunus, the shaped armrests with panels of relief carved birds, the solid seat above a shaped apron and square tapering legs joined by stretchers.

Height 98cm

$1,500-2,500

142

A CHINESE PORCELAIN BLUE AND WHITE PLATE FROM THE BIN THUAN SHIPWRECK

Ming Dynasty, circa 1600, in the Double Phoenix pattern.

Diameter 26cm

provenance

Christie’s Australia, Melbourne, The Bin Thuan Shipwreck, 1-2 March 2004

$500-800

143

A CHINESE ELM STAND

The moulded square top on waisted frieze with carved apron, above a panelled middle tier and a fretwork lower tier in the cracked ice pattern, on square sectioned supports.

Height 75cm, Width 40cm, Depth 40cm

$200-400

144

A CHINESE PORCELAIN CIRCULAR COVERED BOX

The turquoise ground decorated with the flowers of the four seasons en grisaille, the lid centred with a circular floral medallion within a greek key border, Tihedian mark to base.

Height 15cm, Diameter 25cm

$800-1,200

145 A LARGE CHINESE PORCELAIN BOTTLE VASE

Decorated in famille verte, the body with reserves of peonies to one side and a lotus pond with birds, bearing Kangxi six-character mark to base.

Height 55cm

$500-800

146

A THAI BRONZE STANDING BUDDHA FIGURE

18th century, in the Mon Dvaravati style, with a halo and finely pleated robes and cape.

Height 25cm (40cm overall)

provenance

Private collection Ayutthaya, Thailand

Private collection, Sydney

$500-700

147 A CHINESE WATERCOLOUR OF A MUSICIAN PLAYING THE FLUTE

Qing Dynasty, 19th century, on rice paper.

38.5 x 28.5cm

$500-700

148 A JAPANESE TAIKOFU MASK

Depicting an elderly man in the traditional Gigaku manner, constructed from painted plaster with netted cloth lining.

Height 21cm

$600-800

149

UTAGAWA HIROSHIGE (Japanese 1797-1858)

Sakanoshita: the Throwing Away the Brush Peak woodblock print

22.5 x 35 (plate), 25 x 36cm (sheet)

$600-800

150

UTAGAWA HIROSHIGE (Japanese, 1797-1858)

Clear Weather after Snow woodblock print

22.5 x 34.5 (plate), 23.5 x 36.5cm (sheet)

$600-800

151

UTAGAWA HIROSHIGE (Japanese, 1797-1858)

The Famous Teahouse at Mariko woodblock print

22.5 x 35.2 (plate), 24 x 36.5cm

$600-800

The Odino Collection of Antiquities

lots 152 – 207

Collected across generations by a distinguished Northern Italian family, this remarkable selection of antiquities reflects a legacy of curiosity, scholarship, and refined taste.

The late Dr Mario Odino (pictured) was a prominent maritime lawyer whose professional life was spent navigating the complex legal world of international shipping. Mario and his Australian wife shared a passion for collecting, amassing objects of beauty and historical resonance with the eye of true connoisseurs.

The origins of this collection trace back to the 19th century, beginning with Mario’s great-grandfather, a man captivated by the classical world—particularly Roman, Greek and Etruscan antiquity. Mario’s father, Domenico Odino, served as a senior naval officer during the Second World War, and Mario himself completed naval service before relocating to Australia in the 1960s due to illness. The collection made that journey with the family and has remained in Australia ever since.

Offered now for the first time, these pieces reflect not only the cultural richness of the ancient Mediterranean but also the quiet legacy of a family who preserved them across centuries and continents.

professor linda shields

Dr Mario Odino

Domenico Odino

Great-grandfather of Dr Mario Odino

152

152 A SOUTH ITALIAN RED FIGURE AMPHORA

Circa 2nd century BCE, side A with warrior and priest offering a libation, side B with two men dressed in himations, the shoulder painted to both sides with a female profile.

Height 29cm

$1,500-2,000

153 AN APULIAN BLACK FIGURE OIL JUG (LEKYTHOS)

4th century BCE, decorated with a man seated on a stool surrounded by grape vines.

Height 13cm

$800-1,200

154 AN APULIAN RED FIGURE SMALL AMPHORA

4th-2nd century BCE, both sides painted with women in pleated draperies.

Height 15.5cm

$1,000-1,500

154

155

AN ANCIENT GREEK DRINKING CUP (KYLIX)

Circa 600-400 BCE, possibly Ionian, partially black glazed to interior and exterior.

Width across handles 18cm

other notes

An almost identical example can be found in the collection of the British Museum, London, (no. 1894,1101.246).

$400-600

156

AN ANCIENT GREEK DRINKING CUP (KYLIX)

Circa 500-300 BCE, with partially black glazed interior.

Width across handles 15.5cm

$300-500

157

AN APULIAN BLACKWARE WINE CUP (SKYPHOS) AND ANOTHER SIMILAR

The first 4th century BCE, both with ring handles, the second example with black painted bands.

Width across handles 19cm each

$300-500

158

AN ANCIENT GREEK BLACK FIGURE OIL FLASK (ARYBALLOS)

Circa 500 BCE, painted and incised with a boar, a bird and another beast, and stripes to the rim.

Height 11cm

$800-1,200

159

AN APULIAN RED FIGURE WINE JUG (OINOCHOE)

Circa 400-300 BCE, painted with a scene of an execution (lacking handle).

Height 25cm

$300-500

160

AN ANCIENT GREEK TERRACOTTA TAZZA

Painted in black to the centre with a palmette and bands to the rim and exterior.

Diameter 14.5cm

$300-500

161

AN ETRUSCAN TERRACOTTA HEAD

Circa 4th century BCE, traces of pigment.

Height 19.5cm

$500-800

162

AN ANCIENT GREEK TERRACOTTA FIGURE OF SILENUS

Circa 4th century BCE, wearing a cap and draped in a cloak, on wooden plinth.

Height 11.5cm, overall 18cm

$700-900

163

A SOUTHERN ITALIAN TERRACOTTA FIGURE OF VENUS AND CUPID

3rd century BCE, the standing nude goddess drying her foot.

Height 20.5cm

$1,000-1,500

164

AN ANCIENT TANANGRA TYPE TERRACOTTA FIGURE OF A WOMAN

3rd century BCE, enveloped in a himation.

Height 24cm

$800-1,200

165

A SMALL ANCIENT TANANGRA-TYPE TERRACOTTA OF A WOMAN

3rd-2nd century BCE, wearing a diadem and himation, on a later terracotta plinth.

Height 16.5cm

$500-800

164

166

THREE ANCIENT TERRACOTTA AMPHORA FRAGMENTS

From an aquatic wreck, comprising a neck piece with two handles, another with one handle and the third with no handles, traces of barnacles.

Height of tallest 31cm

$300-500

167

AN APULIAN BLACKWARE WINE JUG (OINOCHOE)

3rd century BCE, with ovoid body and shaped spout.

Height 24cm

$200-400

168 AN APULIAN TERRACOTTA CUP AND COVER (LEKANIS)

3rd century BCE, with inset lip and strap handles, on a short foot, the cover decorated with female profiles, the base with black stripes.

Width across handles 26cm

$250-450

169 AN ANCIENT ELAMITE TERRACOTTA VOTIVE FIGURINE

1,500-1,100 BCE, the female figure with elaborate head dress, her hands holding her breasts.

Length 18cm

other notes

There is a similar collection of figurines from the city of Susa in the Great North Museum: Hancock, Newcastle, UK.

$600-800

170

A SOUTH ITALIAN MESSAPIAN TERRACOTTA JUG

5th-3rd century BCE, of squat ovoid outline with painted bands and stylised leaves.

Height 16cm

$300-500

171

$200-400 163

TWO ANCIENT GREEK TERRACOTTA VESSELS

A small trilobate spout jug with red bands and a simple twin handled shallow cup (kylix). (2)

Height of jug 8cm

172

TWO ANCIENT GREEK TERRACOTTA JUGS

Each with trilobate mouth, one with black painted rim.

Height of tallest 19cm

$500-800

173

AN ANCIENT GREEK TERRACOTTA JUG (OINOCHOE)

With trilobate mouth decorated in geometric line decoration.

Height 26cm

$300-500

174

A SOUTH ITALIAN MESSAPIAN TERRACOTTA JUG

5th-3rd century BCE, of ovoid form with flared rim decorated with black and red bands.

Height 15cm

$300-500

175

AN INDIAN RED SANDSTONE RELIEF FRAGMENT

A torso of a female deity, on wooden base.

Height 12cm, overall 19cm

$400-600

176

AN ANCIENT TERRACOTTA AMPHORA

With two handles on narrow tapering base, on wrought metal stand.

Height 47cm, overall 95cm

$500-800

177

TWO ANCIENT GREEK TERRACOTTA VESSELS

An amphora with twin handles and spherical body, and a jar with short neck and red banded decoration.

Height of jar 16cm

$300-500

178

AN ANTIQUE EASTERN GREEK OIL JAR

Of ovoid outline with two handles, partially glazed.

Height 26cm

$400-600

179

A GROUP OF SEVEN ANCIENT TERRACOTTA VESSELS

Comprising a small dish and six various jars and bottles.

Height of tallest 16cm

$500-800

180

A SOUTHERN ITALIAN TERRACOTTA STATUETTE OF CROUCHING VENUS

4th-3rd century BCE, the nude goddess holding an oil jar.

Height 24cm

$1,000-1,500

181

A GROUP OF SIX APULIAN BLACKWARE VESSELS

4th-3rd century BCE, comprising two cups (skyphos), three small shallow dishes and an ovoid flask.

Height of flask 14cm

$500-800

182

A COLLECTION OF FOUR APULIAN TERRACOTTA UNGUENTARIUMS

4th-3rd century BCE, each of spindle outline, three with remnants of black glaze.

Height of tallest 26cm

$350-550

183

A GROUP OF SEVENTEEN ANCIENT TERRACOTTA SPINDLE WHORLS

$300-500

184

A GROUP OF FIVE ANCIENT TERRACOTTA VESSELS

Each of ovoid outline, one with long neck.

Height of tallest 17cm

$150-250

185

A GROUP OF SEVEN ANCIENT TERRACOTTA VESSELS

Comprising three shallow dishes and four cups.

$300-500

186 A ROMAN TERRACOTTA MORTARIUM

Circular with a spout on shallow foot.

Diameter 32cm

$400-600

187

A COLLECTION OF SIX ANCIENT TERRACOTTA SCULPTURE FRAGMENTS

Probably Southern Italian, including an Eros, a leg, a hand, a small head and others.

Height of Eros 7cm

$200-400

188

A GROUP OF FIVE ANCIENT TERRACOTTA VESSELS

Including a small Apulian lekythos painted with a palmette, a spindle shaped unguentarium and three ovoid bottles with long necks.

Height of lekythos 10cm

$300-500

189

A GROUP OF FOUR APULIAN TERRACOTTA JUGS (OINOCHOE)

3rd century BCE, three of squat ovoid form and the fourth with a longer flared neck.

Height of tallest 12cm

$400-600

190

A GROUP OF EIGHT ANCIENT TERRACOTTA OIL LAMPS

Byzantine and earlier, six boat shaped with moulded decoration and two circular with loop handles.

$400-600

191

A COLLECTION OF TEN ANCIENT OIL LAMPS

Including three Sicilian blackware examples.

$400-600

192

FOUR ANCIENT SPHERICAL TERRACOTTA VESSELS

Two with spouts and two smaller bottles.

Height of tallest 16cm

$200-300

193

A COLLECTION OF ANCIENT GLASS ARTEFACTS

Comprising an unguentarium with spirally decorated neck, a blue glass fragment, and three bangles. (5)

Height of unguentarium 10.5cm

$300-500

194

THREE APULIAN TERRACOTTA VESSELS

5th-3rd century BCE, comprising an early jarlet with geometric painting, a blackware cup with single handle and a blackware spouted vessel.

Diameter of cup 9cm

$200-400

195

A GROUP OF FOUR APULIAN TERRACOTTA JUGS

4th-3rd century BCE, all with trilobate mouths and ovoid body, two partially glazed.

Height of tallest 12.5cm

$200-400

196 TWO ANCIENT ITALIAN TERRACOTTA VESSELS

Each of squat ovoid form, one with two handles and painted bands, the other with three handles (one lacking) and flared rim.

Height of tallest 21cm

$400-500

197

TWO ANCIENT TERRACOTTA VESSELS

A white-slip decorated jug and a spherical jar on narrow foot.

Height of jug 25cm

$250-450

198

A MIDDLE EASTERN TERRACOTTA BOTTLE AND TWO ANCIENT TERRACOTTA COVERS

One cover with line and dot decoration.

Height of bottle 16cm

$150-200

199 A GROUP OF FIVE ANCIENT TERRACOTTA VESSELS

Comprising a ribbed oil jug, three squat jars two with handles and a conical red-slip decorated bowl.

Height of jug 17.5cm

$300-500

200

A COLLECTION OF FOUR APULIAN TERRACOTTA VESSELS

3rd century BCE, comprising two unguentariums, a single handled cup and a footed bowl.

Height of tallest 17.5cm

$250-450

201

A COLLECTION OF FIVE ANCIENT TERRACOTTA VESSELS

Including a conical cup, a moulded red slipware bowl, two narrow footed dishes and a cover. Diameter of moulded red bowl 12.5cm

$200-400

202

A COLLECTION OF NINE ANCIENT TERRACOTTA SHALLOW DISHES

Including a plate with banded decoration.

Diameter of plate 23cm

$400-600

203

A COLLECTION OF SILVER COINS (DENARII) AND A COIN MOUNTED PENDANT

Possibly Roman.

$500-800

204 A COLLECTION OF ANCIENT BRONZE AND METALWARES

Including bangles, belt hooks, fish hook, arrowhead, a metal oil lamp and others.

$150-200

205 A COLLECTION OF ANCIENT TERRACOTTA SHARDS AND FRAGMENTS

$150-250

206 AN APULIAN BLACK GLAZED OIL JUG (LEKYTHOS)

Circa 4th-3rd century BCE, having loop handle and moulded ribs to the body.

Height 11.5cm

$300-500

207

AN ANCIENT STONEWARE COVERED JAR Of baluster form with a domed cover surmounted by a knop finial, the shoulders set with a pair of lug handles, the body finely decorated in a dark pigment with stylised scrolling foliate motifs.

$700-900

208

TWO WEDGWOOD BASALT FLOAT BOWLS

Each circular bowl with leaf surround accompanied by a central water bird on a rocky outcrop and impressed to base: WEDGWOOD / MADE IN ENGLAND.

Diameter 34cm and 25cm

$800-1,200

209 A WEDGWOOD FAIRYLAND LUSTRE SMALL BOWL

The exterior decorated in the Leapfrogging Elves pattern on a night sky ground, the interior decorated with the Elves on a Branch pattern, on flared foot, impressed marks to base.

Height 5.2cm, Diameter 9.8cm

literature

Fontaines, U, Wedgwood Fairyland Lustre: The Work of Daisy Makeig-Jones, 1975, Born-Hawes: New York & Sotheby Park Bernet: London, p. 106 (patterns).

$800-1,200

210 AN EXTENSIVE ROYAL COPENHAGEN PORCELAIN DINNER SERVICE IN THE “MUSSELMALET” PATTERN

Handpainted in underglaze blue, comprising fifteen dinner plates, sixteen first course plates, fifteen soup plates, sixteen side plates, a pair of two light candelabra, five teacups and nine saucers, six egg cups, and various serving dishes and platters.

provenance

Property from a Private Sydney Estate

$3,000-5,000

211

A ROYAL COPENHAGEN PORCELAIN

“FLORA DANICA” BOWL

20th century with gilt and moulded borders, painted with “Trifolium hybridium”

Pattern number 20, shape 3555.

Diameter 24cm

provenance

Property from a Private Sydney Estate

$1,200-1,800

212

A ROYAL COPENHAGEN PORCELAIN

“FLORA DANICA” OVAL DISH

20th century with gilt and moulded borders, painted with “Myosotis scordioides Oed.” Pattern number 2, shape 3506. Length 24cm

provenance

Property from a Private Sydney Estate

$1,000-1,500

213

A ROYAL COPENHAGEN PORCELAIN

“FLORA DANICA” SQUARE BOWL

20th century with gilt and moulded borders, painted with “Rosa suavifolia…”

Pattern number 20, shape 3510. 22cm Square

provenance

Property from a Private Sydney Estate

$800-1,200

214

A ROYAL COPENHAGEN PORCELAIN

“FLORA DANICA” OVAL DISH WITH HANDLE

20th century with gilt and moulded borders, painted with “Potentilla emarginata…”

Pattern number 20, shape 3541.

Length 25cm

provenance

Property from a Private Sydney Estate

$800-1,200

215

A ROYAL COPENHAGEN PORCELAIN

“FLORA DANICA” LARGE PLATE

20th century with pierced, gilt and moulded borders, painted with “Statice rariflora Drei” Pattern number 20, shape 3528.

Diameter 30cm

provenance

Property from a Private Sydney Estate

$600-800

216

A PAIR OF ROYAL COPENHAGEN PORCELAIN “FLORA DANICA” PLATES

20th century with pierced, gilt and moulded borders, one painted with “Anemone ranunculoidi…” the other with “Paris quadrifolia L” Pattern number 20, shape 3594.

Diameter 29cm

provenance

Property from a Private Sydney Estate

$1,000-1,500

220

A DANISH SILVER CUTLERY SERVICE

20th century, maker’s mark of W & S Sorensen, comprising 12 table knives, 12 entree knives, 12 table forks (four slightly larger), 12 entree forks, 12 tablespoons (four slightly larger), and 12 dessert spoons. (72)

2,330g total (excluding knives)

provenance

Property from a Private Sydney Estate

$2,000-3,000

221

A QUANTITY OF DANISH SILVER TABLEWARE

Mainly 19th century, including various servingware, spoons, tongs and forks.

Total weight 2298g

$1,000-1,500

222

A GERMAN SILVER OVAL PLATTER AND A COLLECTION OF SILVER-PLATE SERVINGWARE

Comprising a silver platter stamped HEJL 925S; eight circular silver-plate chargers; a silver-plate on copper Georgian style plate and two candle snuffers.

Width of silver platter 43.5cm

$300-500

217

A SET OF FOUR BOHEMIAN ENAMELLED GLASS GOBLETS DEPICTING THE “FOUR SEASONS”

Mid 19th century, each with a gilt rim and decorated in black enamel in the round with a differing bucolic scene of peasants at various seasonal pursuits.

Height 15cm

provenance

Property from a Private Sydney Estate

$800-1,200

218 AN ANTIQUE CONTINENTAL TRI-GOLD SNUFF BOX

The hinged cover mounted in 14ct green, yellow and rose gold with foliate motifs to centre reserve and each corner, indistinct hallmarks to interior.

5.8 x 8.1 x 1cm

$3,400-4,200

219

CARTIER: A STAINESS STEEL TIMEPIECE LETTER OPENER

Limited edition 1106/2000, in original Cartier box, marked “Série Limitée”

$1,000-1,500

223

A GROUP OF EUROPEAN SILVER WARES

Comprising: a matched set of six German silver coasters three stamped I J WILM and three stamped BERNHARD; a covered box stamped HESTMANN ERNST; an oval twin-handled bonbon dish; and a base from a candlestick.

$200-400

224

TWO EUROPEAN SILVER SAUCE BOATS AND A GEORGIAN STYLE SILVER-PLATE SAUCE BOAT

Each with integral underplate, one silver example with double lip and reeded and shell-cast rim.

Height of largest: 16cm

$200-400

225

A GROUP OF FOUR EUROPEAN SILVER DRESSING TABLE BOXES

Each circular with spiral gadrooning and one with flower swags.

Height of largest 13cm

$250-450

233

226

A SET OF 9CT GOLD COCKTAIL PICKS AND A EUROPEAN TRAVELING CUP

The cocktail picks with maker’s mark of Hardy Bros. Ltd, stamped 9ct, in original fitted case; the collapsible cup with gilt interior in fitted case. Cocktail picks 15g total

$600-800

227

A LARGE QUANTITY OF EUROPEAN SERVING CUTLERY

Including serving spoons, soup ladles, sifter spoons, ice cream server, and condiment spoons. 2124g

$600-800

228 TWO EUROPEAN SILVER DECORATIVE SPOONS

One dated 1732, the other with a gilt bowl.

$200-400

229 A QUANTITY OF EUROPEAN SILVER CUTLERY

18th century and later, including tablespoons, forks, teaspoons, and parfait spoons.

Total approximate weight 4,183g

$1,000-2,000

230 AN EXTENSIVE FRENCH SILVER CUTLERY SERVICE

Maker’s mark of Henri Lapparra, late 19th century, with berried laurel cast handles, comprising: 12 table forks, 12 table spoons, 12 dessert forks, 12 dessert spoons, 12 fish knives, 12 fish forks, 12 teaspoons, 12 parcel gilt egg spoons,12 parcel gilt ice cream spoons, 12 parcel gilt cake forks, and various serving implements.

Total weight 7,150g

$4,000-6,000

231

A PART SET OF FRENCH SILVERPLATE CUTLERY

Maker’s mark of Ercuis, late 19th century, comprising 12 tableforks, 12 tablespoons, 10 teaspoons, a soup ladle, and 12 associated knives.

$300-500

232 AN ELIZABETH II SILVER NOVELTY CONDIMENT SET

Maker’s mark Garrard & Co Ltd, London 1994, comprising a pepper in the form of a watering can, a mustard pot in the form of a flower pot with flower, a salt in the form of a woven trug, and two parcel gilt condiment spoons in the form of trowels, in original Garrard & Co fitted box.

Total weight 585g

$2,000-4,000

$1,000-1,500 232

AN ELIZABETH II SILVER SALVER

Maker’s mark of F Drury Ltd, Sheffield 1961, circular with pie crust border on four pad feet.

Diameter 30cm, Weight 775g

$300-500

234

A VICTORIAN SILVER GILT TABLE BELL AND A SILVER MOUNTED TORTOISESHELL JEWEL BOX*

The bell with maker’s mark of F B Thomas & Co, London 1894; the box with maker’s mark of Mappin & Webb, Birmingham 1912.

The bell 170g

$300-500

235

A QUANTITY OF VICTORIAN SILVER AND SILVER PLATE SERVING KNIVES AND OTHERS

Including a crumb scoop, a pair of tongs, a cheese knife and other specialty utensils. (9)

$150-250

236

A VICTORIAN THREE PIECE COFFEE AND TEA SET

Makers’ mark of Edward Barnard & Sons, London 1837 & 1838, of plain baluster form the coffee pot and teapot with reeded spouts and scrolled handles, flowerhead finial and leaf scroll feet.

Height of coffee pot 22cm, Total Weight 1,861g

237

A GEORGE V CIRCULAR DINNER PLATE

Maker’s mark of Harman & Co, London 1929, of shaped circular outline with gadrooned border, engraved with a crest.

Diameter 30.5cm

$600-800

238

A GEORGE V SILVER ROSE BOWL

Maker’s mark of Hardy Bros., London 1912, the plain bowl flanked by a pair of oval loop handles on a moulded foot.

Diameter across handles 25cm, Weight 700g

$200-400

239

A QUANTITY OF GEORGIAN AND LATER SILVER LADLES AND OTHERS

Including two pairs of sauce ladles, two berry spoons, two parcel gilt custard ladles, sugar nips, condiment spoons, and others.

Total weight 699g

$500-800

240

A PAIR OF GEORGIAN SILVER MECHANICAL CANDLE SNUFFERS, A TRAY, AND A PAIR OF SUGAR NIPS

The snuffers makers’ mark of Edward, Edward jr, John & William Barnard, London 1830, with gadrooned decoration and sprung guillotine wick trimmer; the tray with maker’s mark of Robert Garrard I London 1808, both engraved with a crest and the motto “INEBRANLABLE”; the sugar nips with marks rubbed, maker IH.

provenance

Property from a Private Sydney Estate

other notes

Inebranlable (“unshaken”) is the motto of the Acland family.

$1,000-1,500

241

A QUANTITY OF GEORGE III AND LATER SILVER SPOONS

Including old english pattern tablespoons, dessert spoons and teaspoons, and fiddle pattern teaspoons.

Total weight 847g

$500-800

242

A GEORGE III PROVINCIAL SILVER TEAPOT AND SUGAR BASIN AND LATER CREAMER

The teapot and sugar basin with maker’s mark of Prince & Cattles, York 1806, the creamer London 1920, each of plain moulded design with gilt interior. Total weight 1445g

$800-1,200

243

A GEORGE III SILVER TEAPOT STAND

Maker’s mark of James Young, London 1790, of oval form with moulded rim and cavetto edge, the plain field centred by a later engraved quartered coat of arms within a shield, raised on four reeded bracket feet.

Length 17.5cm, 156g

other notes

The arms are those of Westcombe impaling another, quartering Croxton or Churchill, quartering Taylor of Westminster impaling Westcombe, quartering Burton.

$250-350

Russian Silver, Enamel and Other Objects

lots 244 – 280 246

244

TWO SETS OF RUSSIAN SILVER FIVE FIDDLE PATTERN DEMITASSE SPOONS

A silver gilt set St Petersburg 1871, engraved with a coronet above initials CT; and and another set St Petersburg 1898-1903.

121g

$200-300

245

A COLLECTION OF TEN RUSSIAN SILVER GILT TEASPOONS

Mixed makers and dates, most with engraved decoration to the bowl and stem.

200g

$300-500

246

A COLLECTION OF TWELVE RUSSIAN SILVER TEASPOONS

Mixed makers and dates, most with engraved bowls and all with spiral twist stems, including a pair, and another spoon marked Khlebnikov.

285g

$450-650

247

A SET OF FIVE RUSSIAN SILVER TEASPOONS

Moscow 1908-1925, each with Japonaiserie style engraved decoration.

146g

$200-300

248

NINE VARIOUS RUSSIAN SILVER TEASPOONS

Mixed dates and makers including Cherepennikov, Grachev and Khlebnikov, various patterns

335g

$500-700

249 A COLLECTION OF VARIOUS RUSSIAN SILVER & SILVER GILT SPOONS

Mixed makers and dates, pre-Revolution, comprising two pairs of teaspoons and four various teaspoons one with climbing bear finial, two salt spoons, two demitasse spoons and an ice shovel.

265g

$400-600

250

A SET OF NINE RUSSIAN SILVER TEASPOONS AND THREE SIMILAR

The nine Moscow 1908-1926, with rocaille cast cartouche terminals engraved with a monogram; the three of similar design, St Petersburg 1908-1926, Grachev Brothers.

460g

$400-600

251

A COLLECTION OF EIGHT RUSSIAN SILVER GILT TEASPOONS

Comprising a set of three St Petersburg 1882-1899 with monogram engraved bowls; a pair similar Moscow 1891; and three further similar one marked Khlebnikov.

240g

$350-450

252

A SET OF SIX RUSSIAN SILVER TEASPOONS Moscow 1908-1926, marked in Cyrillic G. Cheriats, each with a foliate cartouche finial.

190g

$200-300

253

TWO SETS OF RUSSIAN SILVER FIDDLE PATTERN DEMITASSE SPOONS

One set of four silver gilt, St Petersburg 1838; the other set of four 1882-1899 engraved with a monogram NK in Cyrillic.

89g

$80-120

254

A SET OF NINE RUSSIAN SILVER FIDDLE PATTERN TEASPOONS

Import mark 1882-1898, engraved with a monogram. 220g

$300-400

255

A COLLECTION OF VARIOUS RUSSIAN SILVER FIDDLE PATTERN TEASPOONS

Mixed makers and dates, pre-Revolution, comprising two pairs of teaspoons and five others many with art nouveau engraving, one marked Khlebnikov.

132g

$200-300

256 A SET OF SIX RUSSIAN SILVER FIDDLE PATTERN TEASPOONS

St Petersburg 1894 and 1895, two marked Grachev with imperial warrant, engraved with a monogram.

212g

$300-500

257

A COLLECTION OF EIGHT RUSSIAN SILVER PATTERN TEASPOONS

Comprising a set of four with gilt bowls, Moscow 1908-1926; two marked Emirov-Kolodkin, Moscow 1898-1914; and two with initials NB, St Petersburg 1883.

200g

$250-350

258 A SET OF TEN RUSSIAN SILVER DEMITASSE SPOONS

Early 20th century, with engraved decoration. 115g

$150-200

259 A COLLECTION OF EIGHT RUSSIAN SILVER GILT SALT SHOVELS

Late 19th & early 20th century, some with engraved decoration.

160g

$250-350

260

A COLLECTION OF TEN RUSSIAN SILVER TEASPOONS

Including a set of five Moscow 1908-1926, and five others of similar design most with engraved or niello bowls.

220g

$350-450

261 A SET OF NINE RUSSIAN SILVER FIDDLE PATTERN TEASPOONS

Moscow 1898-1914, engraved with the monogram OK.

285g

$500-800

262 A RUSSIAN LACQUER PLAQUE MOUNTED PHOTOGRAPH ALBUM CONVERTED TO A CIGARETTE BOX

The plaque second half 19th century with an oval panel of a peasant couple offering bread and salt, and produce, the leather binding mounted in malachite and giltmetal.

Height 23cm, Width 20cm, Depth 6cm

provenance

Sotheby’s London, 28th November 1991, lot 849

$800-1,200

263

TWO RUSSIAN NEPHRITE LETTER OPENERS

Late 19th century, one with a silver gilt handle modelled as a snake with turquoise eyes, the other with an engraved silver and filigree collar.

Length 14cm

$800-1,200

264

A RUSSIAN SILVER GILT AND CLOISONNE ENAMEL SALVER AND FOUR TEASPOONS

The tray with mark of Ivan Saltykov, Moscow 1889, with an overall design of stylised foliate scroll around a central flowerhead, the spoons Moscow 1908-1926 with cloisonné bowls and spiral stems.

Diameter 20cm

provenance

Sotheby’s London, 18th November 1993, lot 581

$1,000-1,500

265

A RUSSIAN SILVER GILT AND CLOISONNE ENAMELLED KOVSH

Mark of Grachev Brothers with imperial warrant, St Petersburg 1899-1904, 88 standard, of traditional form with curled prow and raised handle, the bowl enamelled with a broad border of stylised folidate scrolls in the Old Russian style, the handle with a vacant reserve.

Height 11cm, Length 28cm

$5,000-7,000

266

A RUSSIAN SILVER GILT AND CLOISONNE COIN PURSE

Mark of Ivan Lebedkin, Moscow 1899-1914, decorated with foliate scrolls in the old Russian style, on a matted ground.

Length 6.5cm

$500-800

267

A RUSSIAN SILVER GILT AND ENAMELLED BOX

Mark of the Third Artel, St Petersburg 1908-1917, 88 standard, the cover with an enamelled plaque of a gateway and church, with cloisonné enamelled border and sides.

Length 6cm

$400-600

268

A RUSSIAN SILVER AND CLOISONNE ENAMEL MINIATURE KOVSH

Moscow 1908-1926, maker MC, of typical form with large handle decorated with stylised flowers and foliage.

Length 9cm

$400-600

269

A RUSSIAN PLIQUE A JOUR ENAMEL KOVSH

Moscow 1882-1899, maker’s mark indistinct, of traditional form, with a raised prow and flat handle, plique-à-jour enamelled throughout with varicolour geometric and foliate motifs within twisted ropework borders, on a spreading foot.

Length 15cm

$1,500-2,000

270

A RUSSIAN SILVER GILT AND CLOISONNE ENAMEL MATCHBOX COVER

Moscow 1908-1926, with stylised floral designs on a matted ground.

Length 6cm

$300-500

271

A RUSSIAN SILVER AND CLOISONNE ENAMEL CIRCULAR BON BON DISH

Mark of Grachev Brothers, with imperial warrant, Moscow 1898-1914, of shallow lobate form decorated with alternating panels of stylised old Russian decoration, on three ball feet.

Diameter 9cm

$1,000-1,500

272

A RUSSIAN SILVER GILT AND CLOISONNE ENAMEL CIRCULAR BOX

Marked P. Ovchinnikov with imperial warrant, Moscow 1908-1926, in the old Russian style the cover with a star and the sides with panels with stylised birds.

Diameter 7cm

$2,000-3,000

273 A RUSSIAN SILVER GILT AND CLOISONNE ENAMEL LADLE

Moscow 1908-1926, 88 standard, maker’s mark GS in Cyrillic, with deep bilobate bowl decorated to the outside and handle with scrolls and geometric motifs.

Length 22cm

$800-1,200

274

A RUSSIAN SILVER GILT AND CLOISONNE ENAMEL BASKET

Moscow 1908-1926, maker’s mark GS in Cyrillic, circular with tapering sides decorated with arched reserves of flowers, swing handle.

Height 10cm

provenance

Sotheby’s (label to base)

$1,500-2,000

275 A RUSSIAN SILVER GILT AND CLOISONNE ENAMEL CIRCULAR BOX

Marked P. Ovchinnikov with imperial warrant, Moscow 1908-1926, in the old Russian style the hinged cover with a design of a star, the sides with panels of scrolling flowers on a spreading foot.

Diameter 8.5cm

$2,500-4,000

276

A RUSSIAN SILVER GILT AND ENAMELLED GOBLET

Mark of the Third Artel, St Petersburg 1908-17, the cylindrical bowl with panels of scrolls and flowers, on a knopped stem and spreading foot.

Height 8.5cm

$600-800

277 A RUSSIAN SILVER GILT AND CLOISONNE ENAMEL EASTER EGG

Moscow 1908-1926, maker’s mark NZ in Cyrillic, in the old Russian style with scrolls and stylised flowers on a matted ground, gilt interior.

Height 15cm (including gilt metal stand)

$2,000-2,500

278 A RUSSIAN SILVER GILT AND ENAMELLED EASTER EGG

Marked Moscow 1908-1926, maker’s mark MS in Cyrillic, surmounted by the imperial eagle, on three hoof feet, the body decorated with swans and flowers in the old Russian style.

Height 13.5cm

$2,000-2,500

279

TWO RUSSIAN SILVER GILT AND CLOISONNE ENAMEL EASTER EGGS

One Moscow 1908-1926, the other indistinct, both maker’s mark MP in Cyrillic, with all over scrolling foliate and floral designs, gilt interior.

Height 6cm

$1,500-2,000

280 A RUSSIAN SILVER AND CLOISONNE ENAMEL SALT THRONE

St Petersburg, late 19th century, maker’s mark Cyrillic D.O., in the old Russian style with pierced back, rising seat set with an amethyst, and hinged apron.

Height 11cm

$1,500-2,000

Property from a Private Woollahra Residence

284

281

A JAMES II SILVER LIGHTHOUSE CASTER

Maker’s mark of Thomas Mainwaring, London 1687, the cylindrical body with moulded foot and girdle, the cover with bayonet fitting and pierced scroll and star motifs and with cut-card decoration to top with knop finial.

Height 16cm, 185g

provenance

Phillips, London, Fine Silver and Collectors’ Items, 30 January 1998, lot 133

$4,000-6,000

282

A JAMES II SILVER MINIATURE WINE TASTING CUP

Maker’s mark ET, London 1686, of squat bowl form with two scrolled wire handles.

Width across handles 9cm, 20g

$300-500

283

A WILLIAM AND MARY SILVER TAZZA

Maker’s mark of John Spackman, London 1691, circular with gadrooned border, the pedestal with plain foot.

Diameter 18.5cm, 268g

$3,000-5,000

284

A WILLIAM III BRITANNIA STANDARD SILVER MUG

Maker’s mark of George Lewis, London 1699, cylindrical with a moulded rim and foot, engraved with a coat of arms to body and the initials D R M to underside.

Height 11cm, 293g

provenance

Sotheby’s House Sale, The West Wycombe Park Sale, 22-24 June 1998, lot 511

other notes

The arms are possibly those of Orwell impaling Mansell.

$1,500-2,500

285

A QUEEN ANNE BRITANNIA STANDARD SILVER TAZZA

Maker’s mark of John Rand, London 1705, circular with a gadrooned border, engraved to the centre with the initials D.S, the pedestal with gadrooned foot. Diameter 25cm, 514g

$4,000-6,000

286

A QUEEN ANNE SILVER CUP

Maker’s mark of David Willaume, London 1706, of inverted bell shape and on spreading lobed foot, the lower body applied with cut-card strapwork, with two leaf-capped handles, the cover with applied cut-card strapwork and reeded baluster finial, engraved with a coat-of-arms below a baron’s coronet and flanked with griffons and with the motto “EXCITARI NON HEBESCERE” (to be spirited, not inactive), the underside engraved with inscription “The Property of THOMAS de GREY ESQ. / OWNER OF MERTON / who died 1781”.

Height 30cm, 2,493g

provenance

Sotheby’s New York, Important Silver and Gold, 19 October 1994, lot 338

literature

A similar cup and cover by the same maker (dated 1705) is illustrated in Hayward, J F, ‘Huguenot Silver in England 1688-1727’, Faber & Faber, 1959, pl 7.

Another similar cup and cover by the same maker (dated 1709) is illustrated in Schroder, T, ‘English Domestic Silver 1500-1900’, Penguin Books, 1988, p. 149

A similar cup is in the collection of the Victoria & Albert Museum, London

other notes

The arms are those of de Grey, Barons Walsingham. Thomas de Grey of Merton, “Long Tom”, M. P. Norfolk, died in 1781 and was the older brother of Sir William de Grey, created in 1780 Baron Walsingham.

$8,000-12,000

289

287

A QUEEN ANNE BRITANNIA STANDARD SILVER TEA CADDY

Maker’s mark of Thomas Ash, London 1712, the rectangular body with chamfered corners on moulded foot, the sliding cover with domed finial, the underside engraved with initials V / L.E.

Height 11cm, 187g

$2,000-4,000

288

A GEORGE I BRITANNIA STANDARD SILVER BALUSTER CASTER

Maker’s mark of Thomas Bamford, London c.172023, of octagonal outline with pierced cover and knop finial.

Height 19cm, 310g

provenance

Sotheby’s House Sale, The West Wycombe Park Sale, 22-24 June 1998, lot 514

$2,000-4,000

289

A GEORGE II SILVER COFFEE POT

Maker’s mark of James Shruder, London 1749, the hinged cover with artichoke finial and richly cast with rocaille, the pear-shaped body cast with flowers and rocaille and engraved with a coat of arms on a moulded foot, with shaped boxwood handle.

Height 24cm, 906g

$4,000-6,000

290

A PAIR OF GEORGE II SILVER SAUCE BOATS London 1750, maker’s mark indistinct, each of typical form with leaf capped double C-scroll handle, the body richly decorated with rocaille flower swags, fish scales and cartouches, on scroll and shell feet, engraved with a crest.

Length 20cm, 735g total

$2,000-4,000

291

A GEORGE II BRITANNIA STANDARD SILVER KETTLE STAND

Maker’s mark of Augustine Courtauld, London 1726, circular with a scalloped rim, finely engraved to the centre with a coat of arms within a strapwork and scrolled cartouche and a border with four roundels enclosing crests, raised on four pad feet.

Diameter 23cm, 567g

$5,000-8,000

292

A GEORGE II SILVER COFFEE POT

Maker’s mark of John Swift, London 1738, the hinged dome cover with knop finial on a tapering cylindrical body with leaf capped spout, scrolled boxwood handle, engraved with initial EC.

Height 25cm, 837g

$2,000-4,000

295

A PAIR OF GEORGE III SILVER SALT CELLARS

293

A GEORGE III SILVER AND PARCEL GILT CUP

London 1808, maker’s mark rubbed, of tapering cylindrical outline with two bands of cast anthemion motifs and conjoined serpent handle.

Height 6.5cm, 166g

$400-600

294

A GEORGE III SILVER SALVER

Maker’s mark of Paul Storr, London 1809, shaped circular with gadrooned and leaf cast border on three leaf cast anthemion scrolled lion paw feet, engraved with a coat of arms.

Diameter 25cm, 685g

provenance

Sotheby’s, London, Silver, Portrait Miniatures and Objects of Vertu, 5 March 1998, lot 190

other notes

The coat of arms are those of Coleman with Gee in pretence.

$2,000-3,000

Maker’s mark of David and Robert Hennell I, London 1771, each shaped oval with overall auricular design on four swept legs with cartouche headers, and a pair of associated Victorian silver salt spoons.

Width 8.3cm, 293g total

$300-500

296

A GEORGE III SILVER SAUCEBOAT

Maker’s mark of Charles Hougham, London 1780, the double c-scrolled leaf capped handle on plain body with leaf capped hoof feet, engraved with a complex motif and initials H H E to underside.

Length 15.5cm, 167g

provenance

Sotheby’s, London, Important English and Foreign Silver, 21 June 1973, lot 24

$600-800

297

ELEVEN GEORGE III OLD ENGLISH PATTERN SILVER DESSERT SPOONS

Mixed maker’s and dates, all bottom-struck.

360g overall

$300-500

298

A PAIR OF GEORGE III SILVER SALT CELLARS

London 1809, maker’s mark indistinct, each shaped oval with gadrooned rim, the flared bowl on four scroll and lion paw feet, engraved with the Borron Family crest of a Paschal lamb and motto “per tela fer hostes impavidi” translating to “through arrows, through enemies, fearless”.

Width 11.5cm, 395g total

$500-800

299

THREE GEORGE III SILVER TABLESPOONS AND TWO OTHER SPOONS

Two tablespoons London 1787, one tablespoon London 1791, a dessert spoon with Newcastle mark and another spoon.

259g overall

$150-250

300

TWO GEORGE III TEA CADDY SPOONS

The first shell pattern, London 1816, the second leaf pattern, maker’s mark of Elizabeth Morley, London 1797.

29g overall

$300-500

301

TWO SILVER TEA CADDY SPOONS

A George III example, London 1810, and a Victorian example, London 1855, both with shell-shaped bowls.

32g overall

$250-450

302

TWO SILVER TEA CADDY SPOONS

A George III example with maker’s mark of Hester Bateman, London 1790, and a Victorian example, Newcastle 1856, both with shell-shaped bowls.

24g overall

$300-500

303

TWO SILVER TEA CADDY SPOONS

The first scoop-shaped with bright-cut engraving, Birmingham 1806, the second in the shape of a jockey’s cap apparently unmarked in filigree silver, c.1800.

16g overall

$300-500

304

A SET OF EIGHT GEORGE IV SILVER FIDDLE THREAD AND SHELL TEASPOONS

AND A VICTORIAN EXAMPLE SIMILAR

Maker’s mark probably that of John Harris IV, London 1823, the double-struck Victorian spoon London 1840.

230g

$300-500

305

EIGHT GEORGE IV SCOTTISH SILVER FIDDLE AND SHELL PATTERN TEASPOONS

Each marked Edinburgh, five dated 1827, two 1823 and one 1829.

127g

$300-500

306

A WILLIAM IV SILVER INKSTAND

Maker’s mark of Edward, Edward Jnr, John and William Barnard, London 1832, of shaped rectangular outline with shell and foliate cast moulded borders on cartouche scrolled feet, having two pen depressions, a pair of cut crystal ink bottles flanking a central leaf cast taperstick and snuffer.

Width 24cm, 631g (not including ink bottles)

$800-1,200

307

SEVEN GEORGIAN SILVER OLD ENGLISH PATTERN DESSERT SPOONS

Mixed makers and dates, including a Scottish example.

225g overall

$200-400

308

A VICTORIAN SILVER DRUM MUSTARD

Maker’s mark of George John Richards, London 1852, with scroll handle, anthemion thumb piece, gadrooned rim, engraved with rocaille and acanthus scrolls, blue glass liner, and an associated fiddle thread mustard spoon, London 1873.

Height 7cm, 166g total

$200-400

309

TWO SILVER CASTERS

Comprising a Victorian pepperette with maker’s mark of Henry William Curry, London 1879, the other larger example with maker’s mark M & H, London 1912, both of baluster form with pierced domed covers.

Height of largest 15cm, 63g total

$200-400

310

ELEVEN GEORGIAN SILVER OLD ENGLISH PATTERN TABLESPOONS

Mixed makers and dates, nine examples bottomstruck and two examples with bright-cut engraving. 642g

$400-600

311

A VICTORIAN SILVER DRUM MUSTARD

Maker’s mark of William Robert Smiley, London 1842, of plain cylindrical form with slightly domed cover and anthemion thumb piece, blue glass liner, and an associated mustard spoon London 1828.

Height 7cm, 165g total

$250-450

312

A SET OF EIGHT GEORGE V OLD ENGLISH PATTERN SILVER SOUP SPOONS

Maker’s mark of Mappin & Webb, Sheffield 1918. 635g overall

$350-550

313

TWELVE GEORGIAN SILVER OLD ENGLISH PATTERN DESSERT SPOONS

Mixed maker’s and dates, eleven George III and one George IV example.

356g overall

$300-500

314

A COLLECTION OF ANTIQUE SILVER TEASPOONS

Mostly Georgian, mixed makers and dates, eight Old English pattern, two fiddle pattern and one fiddle and thread pattern. (11)

142g total

$200-400

315

A COLLECTION OF SILVER

Comprising a miniature cauldron salt and a spoon, London 1863 & 1893 respectively, a cauldron mustard, Birmingham 1907, a caster spoon, London 1827, a pair of Kings pattern sugar tongs, London 1900, and a pair of miniature sugar tongs, London 1903.

190g total

$200-300

316

AN EDWARD VII SILVER CIGAR CASE AND A SET OF SIX ELIZABETH II SILVER COFFEE SPOONS

The cigar case Birmingham 1904, with gilt interior, the spoons Sheffield 1967.

126g overall

$200-400

317

A COLONIAL SILVER FIDDLE AND SHELL PATTERN SALT SPOON

Bearing pseudo-hallmarks.

Length 11cm, 14g

$100-200

318

A GEORGE III MAHOGANY CUTLERY BOX AND A SET OF 12 GEORGIAN SILVER PISTOL GRIP TABLE KNIVES*

The box with hinged cover and shaped front, the knives with foliate scroll terminals and variations to blades.

Height of box 33cm

$700-1,000

319

A GEORGIAN WINE GLASS

Circa 1750, the drawn bell bowl engraved with fruiting vine on an air-twist stem and domed foot.

Height 16.5cm

provenance

Sotheby’s House Sale, The West Wycombe Park Sale, 22-24 June 1998, lot 458

$300-500

320

A GEORGIAN WINE GLASS

Circa 1740, the drawn bell bowl set on an air-twist stem above an annular collar and beaded basal knop on domed foot, engraved number 26 to base

Height 16cm

provenance

Sotheby’s House Sale, The West Wycombe Park Sale, 22-24 June 1998, lot 454

$300-500

321

A GEORGIAN GLASS GOBLET

Circa 1770, with cup-shaped part-fluted bowl, opaque twist stem, engraved with a band of flowers and foliage.

Height 17.8cm

provenance

Sotheby’s House Sale, The West Wycombe Park Sale, 22-24 June 1998, lot 460

$400-600

322

A GEORGIAN WINE GLASS

Circa 1760, the funnel bowl engraved with fruiting vine, air-twist stem and conical foot.

Height 15.9cm

provenance

Sotheby’s House Sale, The West Wycombe Park Sale, 22-24 June 1998, lot 461

$300-500

323

TWO VICTORIAN PROPELLING PENCILS AND ONE PROPELLING PEN

The pen in rolled gold inset with agate to end, one pencil in rolled gold inset with a carnelian intaglio to end and the other pencil in low carat gold inset with quartz to end.

$200-400

324

A DR WALL WORCESTER PORCELAIN PLATE

Decorated with cartouches of birds and insects around a central reserve painted with a butterfly, on a blue scale ground with shaped and gilt border, underglaze blue fret mark to base.

Diameter 22.5cm

$300-500

325

A PAIR OF DR WALL WORCESTER PORCELAIN PLATES WITH SCALLOPED EDGES AND ANOTHER SIMILAR

Each with exotic waterfowl and insects within a blue and gilt border, the single plate decorated with gilt flower swags.

Diameter of pair 22cm, the other 21.5cm

provenance

Sotheby’s Melbourne, Decorative Arts and Antiques

Oriental Art and Jewellery, 25-27 May 1997, lot 488 (the pair) and lot 491 (single plate)

$700-1,000

326

TWO SIMILAR DR WALL WORCESTER PORCELAIN TEA CADDIES

Each painted with exotic birds, flowers and insects within gilt cartouches on a blue scale ground, one with underglaze blue crescent mark to base and the other with underglaze blue fret mark to base, lacking covers.

Height of tallest 13.5cm

provenance

Sotheby’s Melbourne, Decorative Arts and Antiques

Oriental Art and Jewellery, 25-27 May 1997, lot 490

$600-900

327

A DR WALL WORCESTER BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN MUG

Decorated with the Parrot & Fruit pattern to the baluster-shaped body.

Height 12.5cm

provenance

Christie’s Melbourne, 21 July 1997, lot 81

$400-600

328

TWO CHELSEA RED ANCHOR PORCELAIN PLATES

Each c.1750, the first in the ‘strawberry and bird’ pattern with moulded and coloured decoration, the other in the ‘insect and flowers’ pattern.

Diameter 22cm and 20.5cm

provenance

J C Fulton (label to base)

The Collection of Mr Reginald Cresswell, South Australia

Sotheby’s Melbourne, Decorative Arts and Antiques

Oriental Art and Jewellery, 25-27 May 1997, lot 477

exhibitions

The insect and flowers plate exhibited in the Ceramic Society of Australia 1952 Chelsea Exhibition, cat. no. 69.

$400-600

329

A MEISSEN PORCELAIN CABINET PLATE

Late 19th century, moulded with rocaille having three floral cartouches around a central reserve of a couple making music, blue border and cancelled underglaze blue crossed sword mark to base.

Diameter 30cm

$300-500

330

A FRENCH MAJOLICA MINIATURE COMMODE

Likely late 18th/early 19th century, of bombe outline with two short and two long drawers, decorated in colours with a puppet show and flowers, bearing VP monogram for Veuve Perrin to base.

Height 11cm

$300-500

331

EDOUARD VUILLARD (French, 1868-1940)

A Table au Jardin c.1905 pencil on paper atelier stamp with initials lower left 15.5 x 9cm

provenance

Stadia Graphics Gallery, Sydney (accompanied by catalogue, cat. no. 14)

$2,000-3,000

332 A VICTORIAN CEDAR LIBRARY BOOKCASE

The moulded cornice above a pair of arched glazed doors enclosing shelves, the base with a fall-front revealing an arrangement of pigeon holes above a pair of panel cupboards enclosing a shelf. Height 230cm, Width 132cm, Depth 55cm

$600-800

333

JAMES R. JACKSON (1882-1975)

Darling Harbour 1919 oil on canvas

signed lower right: JAMES R JACKSON

45.5 x 56cm

literature

Jackson, J, James R. Jackson: Art was his life..., Bay Books, 1991, pg 48, pl 30 (illus)

$7,000-9,000

334

WILLIAM DOBELL (1899-1970)

Study for Tonia Blaxland c. 1941 oil on board

signed lower left: W DOBELL titled on Art Gallery of New South Wales label verso 16.3 x 14cm

provenance

Magnus Collection

Sotheby’s, Melbourne, Fine Australian Paintings, 30 April 1995, lot 75

exhibitions

William Dobell Retrospective, Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney, July-August 1964, cat. 84 (label verso)

literature

Gleeson, J., William Dobell, London Thames and Hudson, 1964, p. 193 cat. 100

$15,000-20,000

335

JAMES R. JACKSON (1882-1975)

The Dairy Shed oil on board

signed lower right: James R Jackson title inscribed on frame verso

29.5 x 40cm

provenance

Lawsons, Sydney, Fine Paintings, Drawings, Prints & Sculpture, 4 December 1984, lot 115

$800-1,200

336

AN ENGLISH PEARLWARE COMMEMORATIVE JUG

C. 1800, decorated in underglaze blue with religious symbols and the name ‘George Hulme 1802’ in a cartouche with an ale jug, a gin bottle, two wine glasses and a punch bowl.

Height 26.5cm

$200-400

337 A GEORGE III MAHOGANY ELBOW CHAIR*

In the Hepplewhite style, having an arched back with pierced splat flanked by arms on square tapering legs.

provenance

Woburn Abbey Antique Centre, UK

$300-500

338 A MAHOGANY TOILET MIRROR*

The shield shaped plate in carved frame on swept legs.

Height 54cm

$100-150

339 CHARLES LOUIS KRATKE (French, 1848-1921)

Romance in the Garden 1879 oil on canvas

signed and dated lower left: F KRATKE 1879

54 x 39cm

$800-1,200

340 A VICTORIAN CEDAR KNEEHOLE DESK

The leather lined top above two long and four short drawers around an arched kneehole on baluster turned legs with castors.

Height 79cm, Width 133cm, Depth 84cm

$800-1,200

341

“THE METAMORPHOSER” MAGIC LANTERN SLIDE PROJECTOR*

Late 19th century, mahogany case with brass lens and tole cover, with titled engraved plaque and patent number 15440.

Length 50cm

provenance

The Robinson Collection

Geoff K Gray Auctions, Sydney, The Robinson Collection, 17 November 1980, lot 534

$200-300

342

A COLLECTION OF FOUR CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN BOWLS

Comprising a Ming bowl painted with ‘the three friends’; a Ming shallow bowl decorated with a fish; a 19th century bowl with figures in a garden; and another with stylised Chilong.

Diameter of largest 15cm

$400-600

343

TWO CHINESE JARLETS

17th century or earlier, one Longquan celadon with incised leaf decoration and ring handles, the other decorated in underglaze blue.

Height of tallest 7cm

$300-500

344

A COLLECTION OF SIX ANCIENT TERRACOTTA OIL LAMPS AND A STONEWARE JARLET

All moulded in different designs, one in the form of a fish, another with a face.

Height of jarlet 9cm

$300-500

345

A GROUP OF MULGA ARTEFACTS

Comprising a club, two parrying shields, and a souvenir candlestick. (4)

Length of club 47.5cm

$300-500

346

TWO CARVED ANCESTOR FIGURES

Papua New Guinea, mid 20th century.

Height of tallest 74cm

$200-400

347

A MOUNT HAGEN AXE

Papua New Guinea, mid 20th century, with typical woven fibre binding and stone blade.

Height 80cm

$150-250

348

A LARGE POLYNESIAN KAVA BOWL

Of typical form on four cylindrical legs and a coconut shell ladle.

Diameter 51cm

$400-600

349

THREE CARVED WOODEN CROCODILES AND A WOODEN TOTEM CARVING

Papua New Guinea, mid-20th century.

Length of longest crocodile 119cm

$200-300

350

A GROUP OF ASSORTED TRIBAL ARTEFACTS*

Papua New Guinea, comprising a feather fly whisk, a carved pig, a Gilbert Islands shark tooth spearhead, a woven mask, and a cowrie shell woven fibre belt. (5)

$200-400

351

A COLLECTION OF WALKING STICKS

Mid-20th century, Solomon Islands, some with incised and carved decoration, one with mother of pearl inlaid and snake carved decoration. (5)

Length of longest 106cm

$500-800

352

A COLLECTION OF SOLOMON ISLAND ARROWS AND SPEARS AND A CARVED PADDLE

Mid-20th century, including four long spears with woven covers and a quantity of smaller arrows and spears with carved and barbed tips, the paddle carved with a snake.

Longest 330cm

$600-800