JAN DOWSE GALLERY __/ GISBORNE
in association with PETER WEBB GALLERIES
AUCKLAND
CATALOGUE
of ART AND ANTIQUES
to be sold at Auction, Wednesday, 30th May, 1979 · commencing at 12 noon.
PETER WEBB GALLERIES
announce a three day
SALE OF INTERNATIONAL IMPORTANCE to be held early August next in their new saleroom at corner Elliot and Wellesley Street, Auckland Enquiries invited
Peter Webb Galleries, Auctions Ltd. P.O . Box 7008, Auckland l. , Phone 374-404 or telephone our Gisborne representative Jan Dowse, Phone 4590 or 6216.
CONDITIONS OF SALE:
The attention of vendors and purchasers is drawn to the Conditions of Sale printed on the reverse of this sheet.
INSURANCE:-
All lots purchased are at the risk of the purchaser from the fall of the hammer. Insurance can be arranged with the Sun Alliance & London Insurance lfllllii..roup on an "All Risks" basis for a premium of 1% •
.,NSTRUCTIONS TO BID: -
Instructions to bid at sale are accepted by the Auctioneers and carried out free of charge. Lots will be bought as favourably as is allowed by the bidding in the saleroom and any reserves imposed.
INSPECTIONS
Inspections are made and advice given concerning the sale of Antiques and Works of Art free of charge in Auck.land, and for a reasonable fee elsewhere.
VALUATIONS
Valuations for insurance, probate or family division are undertaken on e.ither a quotation basis or a small percentage plus travelling expenses. The cha~ge is remitted on all property valued that is sold through the Auctioneers within a reasonable time.
POSTAL ADDRESS:-
Jan Dowse Gallery "Ulverstone" 25 Hinaki Street GISBORNE
RONE NUMBERS :-
Ph. 6216 or 4590
Peter Webb Galleries Limited Wellesly Chambers Crn. Lorne & Wellesley Street AUCKLAND 1.
P.O. Box 7008, Auckland, 1
Ph. 374--404 After hrs: 437-890
CONDITIONS OF SALE
1. The highest bidder to be the purchaser, subject to the Auctioneers having a right to refuse the bidding of any person. Should any dispute arise as to the biddings, the lot in dispute to be immediately put up for sale again at the preceding bidding, or the Auctioneers may declare the purchaser.
2. No person shall advance less at a bid than a sum to be nominated by the Auctioneer and no bid shall be retracted.
3. All lots are sold subject to the right of the seller or his agent a to bid or else to impose a reserve. .,
4. The purchaser to give his name, address and to pay down 10 per cent of the purchase money in part payment thereof. In default of any of
which matters the lot or lots purchased may be ill'lllediately put up again and
re-sold.
5. All lots are sold as shown and with all faults, imperfections, and errors to description. The Auctioneers act as agents; they have full discretion to refuse any oidding or to withdraw any lot or lots from the sale without in either case giving any reason; neither they nor the Vendor are responsible for errors of description or for genuineness or authenticity of any lot or for any fault or defect in it, and make no warranty whatever.
6. The lots are at the buyer's risk from the fall of the hammer and are to be taken away at the buyer's expense, in default of which the Auctioneers will not hold themselves responsible if the same are lost, stolen, damaged, or otherwise destroyed, but they will be left at sole risk of the purchaser. If the lots are not cleared or paid for, they may then be sold immediately either publicly or by private treaty, without any notice being given to the defaulter.
7. Upon failure of the purchaser to comply with any of the above conditions the money deposited in part payment shall be forfeited, and the defaulter shall make good any loss arising from the re-sale, together with the charg' and expenses in respect of both sales.
8. No goods are to be removed while selling is in progress. Receipted invoices must be produced prior to delivery of any lot. The Auctioneers reserve the right to request identification in the case of any purchaser not known to the Auctioneer who pays by cheque. Charging to credit cards will not be accepted as a means of payment.
L. A binari bowl
2. A binari bowl with lid
3. 4.
A cast brass figure of a seated Buddah. Circa 1900 19cm
A pair of brass vases height 14cm
5. A small brass incense - burner with lid
6. A good black binari vase height 27cm
7. A good black binari brass wall plaque with peacock m::,tif
8 • 9. 10. ll.
An unusual cast brass trinket box. Circa 1900
A binari brass snake. Wall mounting candlestick length 56cm
A good binari wall plaque with bright enamels. Width 30cm
A large binari brass wall plaque with peacock m::itif. Width 40cm
12. A A good bronze wall plaque 9 with stork bamboo motif in slight relief. Chinese Circa 1880 width 31cm
13. 14. A pair of turned mahogany candlesticks with brass mounts. Height 36cm
A fine binari brass coffee table with peacock motif on a carved teak base. Circa 1900
15. A brass paperknife with lizard handle
16. A brass tray engraved with koran motif
17. A pair of brass ornate tongs
18. Two porcelain handled butter knives with brass blades
19. A pair of chinese ladies silk shoes for bound feet
20. Six pale green porcelain drawer knobs with surrounds
21. A Copeland Spode Teapot
22. A denton porcelain gondola with four roses
23. A cream porcelain vase with blue and brown decoration
24. A small porcelain vase with brown and blue floral decoration
25. A large Doulton bowl 15" in diameter with pink rose decoration
26. A Japanese bone china teaset 6 C&S&P, sugar basin and cream jug.
27. A set staffordshire of demi tass coffee cups and saucers
28. A set of six Paragon cups and saucers with gilt decoration
29. A wedgewood vase by Keith Murray decorated with Silver
30. A hand painted bone china Japanese Norataki coffee set four cups and saucers Coffeepot sugar basin and jug with gilded decoration
A Doulton Stoneware jug
A nine piece Doulton Burslem hand painted fruit set with two footted bowls and seven matching plates
An unusual puzzle jug with green glaze decoration
A good Sunderland lustre jug 1840
A victorian hand painted jug in the shape of a fish
An Ironstone porcelain gravy boat
A pair of Mid 19th century staffordshire jugs
A jasper ware style vase with cherub IOC>tifs
A Royal Crown Derby Cup and Saucer with gilt decoration
A Royal Crown Derby vase, with gilt decoration
A hand painted Royal Doulton figure of "Pamela"
A small Royal Worester figure of "Friday's" Child Circa 1935
An early 19th century plate hand painted with small flowers. Servers. 1820
A good early Moorcroft vase with blue and teal decoration signed. 26cm
A Dressden hand painted figure group "Chess Players" Circa 1890
An early Miessen plate with hand painted floral decoration
Two cut crystal scent bottles
Two heavy crystal lidded powder
bowls with a similar ashtray
A silver topped perfume bottle
in cut glass
A smaller as above
A blue glass vase with silver overlay
A victorian enamelled glass powder shaker with brass to~
A cut glass pickle jar '
An Edwardian pressed glass decanter
A good silver mounted decanter (chip on stopper)
A heavy crystal decanter and victorian glass decanter. Stoppers damaged.
A good crystal lidded honey pot
Four large deeply cut crystal tumblers
Four smaller as above
Four older. Cut crystal goblets Circa 1910 and two similar of later date
A stuart crystal fruit bo, on stand
Six victorian wheel engraved wine glasses. (some chipped)
Five plates to match above lot in good condition
An early 19th century cut glass vase with deep wheel cutting Circa 1830
65. ttles Victorian pressed glass fruit bowl
powder
66. :ray Victorian pressed glass fruit bowl
>ottle
67. A double bottled cruet set for salad oils in a silver plated frame
68. A brown glass bowl with matching flower holder
69. A good enamelled green glass decanter jug (minus stopper) Victorian Circa 1880
A pair of Red glass silver mounted vases in Art Deco design Circa 1925
A silver plated lidded inkwell and small plated jug
A silver plated pickle fork and pair of sugar tongs
Six E.P. Cake forks and six coffee spoons with. sugar tongs
Four pearl handled fruit knives
Six silver plated Cake forks six similar coffee spoon and sugar tongs
76. A cased set of twelve fish knives and forks. Silver - plated with casene handles
77 . A selection of silver plated and other photo frames
78. 79.
80. A silver plated sugar casting spoon
A pair of silver plated carver rests
A silver plated biscuit basket
81. A set of four silver plated open salts
A silver plated card tray with ornate border
A silver plated serving dish
A silver plated gravy boat on tray
A good pair of victorian Silver plated fish servers
A similar pair as above with typical victorian piercing and engraving
A silver plated spirit kettle on stand with burner
A pair of Sheffield plate decanter coasters (all faults)
A silver plated Brittiania metal milk jug with lid and angled spout
A pair of Silver plated meat covers
A modern Silver plated tray with vine and grape border
Five E.P. soup spoons with a sterling silver grapefruit spoon. Sheffield 1914
An ornate edwardian Silver hair pin
Sterling Silver nail buffer and cleaner
An edwardian silver topped crystal hair tidy
An embossed sterling silver nail buff. Birmingham 1908
A collection of twenty one
Sterling Silver handmade buttons
A cased set of six sterling silver tea or coffee spoons Birmingham 1900
A set if six Sterling Silver coffee spoons and tongs London Circa 1890
A cased set of six sterling silver coffee spoons
A set of six sterling silver soup spoons
A set of six sterling silver table forks
Six Old English desert spoons in fine condition London, 1945 Maker: Goldsmiths Co.
Six desert forks to match previous lot
Five table forks to match two previous lots
A good sterling silver Photograph Frame in Art Nouveau design Birmingham 1909
A sterling silver gravy boat made in Sheffield Date Circa 1925
A small sterling silver cream jug Chester 1912
A small sterling silver sugar basin Chester 1912
A Victorian silver porrin':ier made in Sheffield 1885
A 19th century continental silver dish with a finely worked border in Art Nouveau style
112. Travelling clock in leather case
113. ll4. ll5. A silver plated sovere:j:gn case
A E.P. Thimble
An edwardian silver plated purse with leather interior
116. Silver E.P. Mesh purse 1900
ll7. A continental silver mesh evening purse with gemmed clips
ll8. A tapestry evening bag with gem set frame. 140.
ll9. A black velvet evening purse 141. with silver thread applique work.
l20. A hand painted mniature on silk 142. of Mrs Siddons.
l2l. A 9ct gold lined locket on chain. 143.
122, An unusual fish pendant made of abalone · with an articulated body.
123.
124. Arnythest brooch in a silver mount. 144.
A gold bar brooch with ruby
diamond chips (l missing)
125. A greenstone and gold bar brooch.
126. A similar as above.
127. Two 9ct gold lockets one with a 9ct gold bow.
128. 18ct gold wedder with engraved decoration.
129, An open face sterling silver pocket watch with leather fob. All faults.
130. A sterling silver hunter pocket watch Chester 1897: - all faults. ·
131. A cameo pendant with rolled gold mount and chain.
132. A gilt bracelet mounted wit9a _ greens tone. • -
133. A rolled gold padlock bracelet.
134, A 9ct gold silver lined bangle.
135. A 9ct gold engraved bracelet.
136. An engraved sterling silver bracele
137. An interesting florentine bracelet with charms set with semi precious stones and glass.
138. A sterling silver powder compact.
139. A sterling silver bracelet with engraved decoration.
gem
140. An oriental filagree belt in silver plated copper.
e 141. An oriental filagree bracelet matching the previous lot. w-ork.
silk 142. A ladies 9ct gold wrist watch with rolled gold strap.
:hain. 143. A diamond set ladies wrist watch with 9ct white gold strap and case:- not working 15 diamonds in all. ! of body.
mount. 144. A ladies pandant watch with red enarrel decoration, in working condition.
A good 18ct gold ladies fob watch with gold face and heavily chased back in per~ect working order London 1871.
A fine string of Baltic Amber beads in polished natural form.
A good chinese amber necklace.
A limoge miniature brooch.
149.
An onyx and marcasite brooch in sterling silver.
150. A Victorian pinchback brooch with a large amythest.
151. A Victorian enamel and gold - memorium brooch. Dated 1853.
152. A Victorian gold memorium brooch with hair locket window Circa 1860.
153. 154. 155.
A pair of gold earrings for pierced ears in looped rope and tassle form.
A very large amythest of good colour and clarity set as a brooch in a 15ct gold setting.
A 9ct gold gents ring with blue stone.
156. A pretty Edwardian opal and diamond ring in an 18ct bridge setting Birmingham 1906.
157. A similar ring as above made in Chester 1900.
158. A Victorian five stone ruby ring.
159. A heavy 18ct gold Victorian ring set with a large cabochon garnet. London 1875.
160. A pretty 5 stone diamond ring set in 18ct gold. (19th century)
161. A Victorian peridot and pearl pendant in 18ct gold.
162. A synthetic Ale:xandrite on a gold pendant chain.
163. A 9ct gold padlock bracelet.
164. A Victorian triple rope chain bracelet in 9ct gold.
165. A Victorian star shaped gold and seed pearl pendant.
166. A pretty Victorian seed pearl and amythest pendant.
167. A fine peridot and Diamond Victorian bracelet in 9ct gold.
168. An exquisite Victorian sterling silver locket and chain in etruscan style. Circa 1865.
169. Miscellaneous uncatalogued items.
170. Six editions of The gallery of contemporary art. Circa 1900.
171. Four Victorian books. Various dates 1857-1877.
172. Japanese Woodblock Print. Pine Owl and Moon by Shoson Ohara in fine condition 24 x 36 (1877-1945)
174.
178.
A rare triptych woodblock print of the Procession of Women to the Benten Temple on the Island of Enoshima by Miroshige Ichiryusai. Circa 1850 in its original mahogony frame 75cm x 36cm.
A good woodblock print by Hiroshige Ichiryusai from his famous series The 53 Stations (1797-1858) on the road to the Tokaido in mint condition 37cm - 25cm.
A good woodblock print of a beautiful courtesan smoking in her pleasure house by Gototei Kunisada. (1786-1864) in fine condition 25 x 38cm
A fine quality woodblock print of Butterfly catchers in mint condition 30 x 20cm Circa 1850 Artist unknown.
A good woodblock print of a view of Mt Fujiyama by Hiroshige in fine condition and having its original IDahogany frame. 23 x 35cm.
Pomegranates and Flycatcher a good woodblock print in mint condition by Shoson 24 x 27cm.
179. ALBERT HANSEN (1866-1914)
'View of Auckland from Dreamlands - Waitakere' watercolour, signed and dated 1924. 21 X 25cm
180. ALBERT HANSEN
'Mangapai, near Whangarei' Watercolour, signed 28 X 42cm
181.
H.G. ROBLEY (1840-1930)
'Maori Head•
Ink on paper with decorated mount signed and dated 1895
10.5 X 8.5cm
Ex collection Ken Webster
183 JOHN GULLY (1819-1888)
'Wreck'
Watercolour, signed and dated 1877 29 x 22cm
184. JOHN GIBB (1831-1909)
Entrance to Wellington Heads, with sailing ship and Pencarrow Light Oil on canvas, signed and dated 1888 35 X 55cm
185. JOHN GIBB
Wellington Harbour with sailing ship Oil on canvas, signed and d.A ' 1888 9 35 X 55cm
186. J. ELDER MOULTRAY (1865-1922)
Southern Alps and river Oil on canvas, signed 77 X 128cm
Framed in large ornate frame.
187. E.W. PAYTON
River Scene Oil on canvas, signed 61 X 91cm
188. E.W. PAYTON (1859-1944)
Western Bays, Lake Taupe Oil on canvas, signed 60 X 90cm Framed in ornate carved gold frame
189. H.T. GARRATT
River Scene with cows Oil on canvas, signed and dated 1899
90 X 132 cm
190. M.W. DALLAS
Native bush with hut Oil on canvas, signed and dated 1901 80 X 55cm
191. KENNETT WATKINS (1847-1933)
To her Gracious Majesty, Nana Sahib, ere of Mutiny Gouache 50 x 33cm
182.
C.H. HOWORTH (1855-1954)
A fine day at the Bluff Watercolour, signed and dated in brushpoint, 1883 23.5 X 47cm
192. A.W. WALSH (1859-1916)
Pelorus Sound
Watercolour, signed and dated 1912 28 X 38cm
, with ight ted
198.
J.A. BOND
North Island Lake scene
Pastel, signed 64 X 24cm
JOHN DOUGLAS PERRET (1859-1937)
'Lake Brunner - West Coast'
Oil, signed 21 x 32cm
PETRUS VANDERVELDEN (18371913)
Village and church near
Wellington
Pencil draw;ing 22.5 x 29cm
ARTIST UNKNOWN, 19th Century
Rural scene with mountains and cows
Oil on canvas
25 x 15cm
H LINLEY RICHARDSON (1878-1947)
Portrait of Sir James Caroll
Oil on Board
30 x 45cm
H.J. STOCK R.W.S., R.C.A.
The Poet's Dream
Watercolour, signed and dated 1880
22 X 49cm
A fine Preraphaelite painting.
Stock used as a model Ellen Terry who was married to his friend G.E. Watts.
19 ARTIST UNKNOWN, 19th Century W
Country scene with cows.
Oil on board
30 x 23cm
200.
201. GEORGE RICHMOND RA (1809 - 1896)
202. HAROLD BREES
Hawaii
Watercolour, signed 23 X 33.5cm
203. TRAVIS WEBBER
South Australian pastoral scene
Oil on board, signed 20 x 42cm
204. GLADYS OWEN
Melbourne pastoral scene
Watercolour, signed and dated 1936 46 x 52cm
205. ALBERT NAMATJIRA
Central Australia
Watercolour, signed 25 X 36cm
206. G.E. PRUDEN
South Island, Lake Scene
Oil on canvas, signed 36 x 66cm
207. G.E. PRUDEN
'Landscape'
Watercolour, signed 17 X 24cm
208. H. HODSON
Lake Scene
Oil on glass, signed 29 X 36cm
209. GWYNETH RICHARDSON
Seascape
Watercolour, signed 12.5 X 18cm
210. G. POTTER
Lake Scene
An important portrait of the young cricketer Norman Lister
Melville aged 7 years.
Watercolour, signed and dated in pencil, 1845 61 X 39cm
COKE SMYTH
Rural Cottage, interior scene
Watercolour, signed 17 x 24.5 cm
Oil on Board, signed 50 X 76cm
211. PERCY CAMPBELL
South Island Fiord Scene
Oil on Board, signed 55 X 43cm
212. PERCY CAMPBELL
South Island Fiord Scene
Oil on Board, signed 55 X 43cm
Similar to previous lot.
ARTIST UNKNOWN, 19th Century
N.Z. School
South Island, Lake Scene
Oil on Board 13 X 26cm
JANE FARQUHAR
Lake Hawea, N.Z.
Watercolour, signed 22.5 X 30cm
ARI'IST UNKNOWN, 19th Century
New Zealand School
Lake Scene
Oil on baord 21 x 37cm
MARY ELIZABETH R. TRIPE (18671939)
"Portrait of Susan Challlbers"
Oil on Canvas, signed with initials 49 x 39cm
ARI'IST UNKNOWN, 19th Century
School
Seascape with ships
Oil on Board 30 x 44cm
E.S. RITCHIE
Landscape
Oil on board, signed 25 X 35cm
E.S. RITCHIE
Bush Scene
Oil on board, signed 37 X 56cm
ARTIST UNKNOWN, 19th Century
Sandhills
Watercolour, Monogram MM 18 X 26cm
221. PERCY CAMPBELL
Lake and Hill
Oil on Board, initialled PC 23 X 28cm
222.
ARTIST UNKNOWN 19th Century
New Zealand Landscape with lake
Watercolour 20 X 29cm
223. E. JOHNSTON
South Island Mountains
Watercolour, signed 37 x 47cm
224. SIR EDWIN SANDYS
The Wanganui Falls, Lake Taupo
Charcoal, signed with initials 57 x 43cm
225. W. DEVERAUX
Lake Taupo from Tokaanu
Oil on Board, signed 15.5 x 54cm
226. THOMAS BALL
Rural river scene with cows
eOil on canvas, signed and dated 1887
227. SANDERSON
Early Napier
Oil on Board, signed 32 X 25cm
228. ATTRIBUTED TO BINZEV
Pink and White Terraces
Oil on Board 47 X 62cm
229. An ivorine sage figure on wooden stand.
230. A Mandarins ivory eating set.
231. A pair of finely carved white jadeite dogs or FO on wooden stands
Chien Lung period. -
232. A fine green and brown jadeite fish and lotus carving 19th century.
233. A fine green and brown jade fondling piece in the form of two dogs and Ling Chih fungus. 18th Century.
234. An archaic pale green jade seal surmounted by a mythical creature.
235. A fine quality green and honey jadeite archers thumb ring. Early 19th century.
236. Rare honey jade Archers ring. Ming period.
ids ury.
A white jade travellers pendant carved with 3 bats for Felicity and stylised fungi 18-19th century width 6cm
An interesting white jade pendant in the form of an European man.
Two fine white jade pendants in fish form.
An interesting bronze inkwell of a man in a gondola.
A good chinese hand painted figure of a goddess standing on a lily pad. Circa 1900
A good Japanese kutani style porcelain vase decorated with chrysanthemtnllS and a geisha in enamel and gold. Height 35cm.
A fine carved brown and red lacquer trinket box on enamelled brass with four bun feet.
A large ornate japanese bronze vase profusely decorated with birds and trees. Circa 1860 75cm approx.
A superb oriental bronze of an elephant surmounted by a god or war. The elephant holding a receptacle for incense. Circa 1850
A 19th century cloisonne bowl with dragon motif.
A small cloisonne vase. Circa 1900.
A cloisonne bowl circa 1900
An extremely large cloisonne chinese vase with black ground and a dragon entwined around the body. Height 47inches (small damages) Circa 1880.
250. An oak bowl with porcelain liner.
251. An aneroid barometer in a brass and wood frame
252. A decorative hand made yacht with wooden hull and chrome mast and sails 21" x 20" Circa 1930
253. A pretty mid 19th century Mantel clock in inlaid case of Walnut and deal (working) Circa 1865.
254 A Victorian Mahogany wall clock with carved decoration. Circa 1880 in working order.
255. A french carriage clock in working order. Circa 1875.
256. A very fine early Victorian Mantel clock in black laquer case with papier-mache face richly decorated with inlaid mother-of-pearl and painted bo,uquets. Brass Bezel. Working order.
257. A carved Alabaster table lamp with a girl figure carrying a basket. Height 70cm. Circa 1910.
258. A small kauri pedestal table.
259. An unusual oak folding coffee table.
260. A pair of Oak small pedestal side tables.
261. An edwardian piano stool in Beech with triple heart shaped back and shaped legs.
262. A five drawer oak chest on cabriole legs with Kauri rails. Circa 1910.
263. A Mahogany nest of tables comprising one large and four quadrants.
264. A bentwood chair with spindle back and pressed wood seat.
A good single bentwood chair with shaped back.
A 19th century bentwood lyre back chair with unholstered seat. Circa 1870.
A Victorian prayer chair in Kauri upholstered in a blue brocade Circa 1870.
A set of six Kauri dining chairs with carved back panel and woven seagrass seats. Circa 1890-1900
A late Victorian sofa with two matching chairs finely made in Beech with Art Nouveau inlaid motifs. Circa 1895.
A glass and mirror fronted china cabinet in Mahogany with carved decoration. Circa 1900.
A set of dining table and six chairs in Beech, the table having a double pedestal base and the chairs of ladder back design.
A large late Victorian Mahogany serving buffet on carved cabriole legs.
A Victorian chaise lounge in Kauri upholstered in red leather. Circa 1875.
A good Victorian Walnut Davenport with in1aid decoration.
A late 19th century walnut card table on turned legs and brass footted castors. Circa 1880.
A mid 19th Century Chiffonier in Mahogany with carved back board.
A set of Kauri Victorian period chaise lounge and two matching chairs.
278. A mid Victorian Mahogany dining table on pedestal base. Circa 1870. With a set of four modern mahogany dining chairs.
279. A 19th century black laquered Chinese occasional table. Heavily carved on the skirt and legs.
280. A mid 19th century marble topped Rosewood mirror backed credenza of small size. Circa 1850
281. A large Chinese black lacquere e · table with a carved border and pierced and carbed skirt on five ornately carved legs. Circa 1860.
282. A five foot Mahogany Grand Piano in excellent condition made by Mornington and Western.
