A Private Collection of Fine Furniture and Decorative Arts

Single-Owner Auction Specialists

A PRIVATE COLLECTION FINE FURNITURE & DECORATIVE ARTS

THURSDAY 30 JUNE, 6.30PM

Lot 4, 18, 30, 31, & 58

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Specialist Enquiries James Hogan 09 524 6804 james.hogan@mossgreen-webbs.co.nz Condition Reports, Photo Requests & Collections Caolån McAleer 09 524 6804 caolan.mcaleer@mossgreen-webbs.co.nz Cover image Interior shot of one of Auckland’s grandest homes.

Featuring lots 6, 19 and 64

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Viewing Saturday 25 June Sunday 26 June Monday 27 June Tuesday 28 June Wednesday 29 June Thursday 30 June

11.00am — 3.00pm 11.00am — 3.00pm 9.00am — 5.30pm 9.00am — 5.30pm 9.00am — 5.30pm 9.00am — 6.30pm

Auction Thursday 30 June 2016, 6.30pm

Location Mossgreen-Webb’s 23-25 Falcon Street Parnell Auckland 1052

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Introduction The contents of one of New Zealand’s most prestigious and luxurious residences Mossgreen-Webb’s is honoured to present a forthcoming single-owner auction: A Private Collection of Fine Furniture and Decorative Arts, to be held on Thursday 30 June at 6.30pm.

The auction showcases over 70 lots of fine 20th century furniture and a range of decorative arts which would elegantly dress any home. Among many highlights from the residence there are: a Louis XV style armchair, a French provincial style oak sideboard, two neoclassical inspired circular side tables in hardwood, two Chinese porcelain floor vases, a marble-topped coffee table, a Louis XV style sleigh bed and a spectacular mahogany circular dining table. The auction also includes soft furnishings such as, decorative cushions, knotted carpets, as well as Italian furniture from the makers Mobili D’epoca.

For any enquiries regarding this auction, or for advice on selling complete collections, please contact James Hogan on 09 524 6804 or james.hogan@mossgreen-webbs.co.nz

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1. A Decorative Glass Bowl Made from glass lozenges and chandelier crystals, standing on a glass double plinth base. Diameter 400mm Height 245mm $300 - $500

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2. Two Lamp Bases Faceted, graded knobs of crystal standing on square chamfered bases standing on glass ball feet with shades, one with faults. Height overall 820mm $400 - $600

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3. A Glass Steel and Iron Coffee Table The outside frame in square section steel with glass over a decorative panel of hand beaten wrought iron with swirls and leaves. Length 1420mm x Width 920mm $500 - $800

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4. A Brass Standard Lamp Two fluted columns supporting a Corinthian capital. Standing on a square section stone base. With an upturned dish shaped glass shade. Height overall 1910mm $400 - $600

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5. Two Large Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Floor Vases Underglaze painting of wild horses in a mountain landscape, one with crack. Height 1395mm $400 - $800

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6. Two Blue and White Chinese Porcelain Jardinieres With underglaze painted dragons and with lions mask lugs around the shoulder of each, planted with faux palms.

Diameter 470mm Height 440mm $300 - $600

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7. A Blue and White Chinese Porcelain Punch Bowl A blue and white Chinese porcelain punch bowl with underlay scroll decoration. Planted with faux white roses. Diameter 480mm $150 - $300 8. A White Marble Topped Coffee Table The top shaped and standing on painted and gilded wooden base. The four fluted legs joined by a shaped stretcher.

Length 970mm Wide 640mm $500 - $800 9. Two Textured Cement Jardinieres Containing ficus plants with decorative twisted trunks. $150 - $300

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10. A Circular Jardiniere Stand With marble inset top on a painted base with four legs mounted with acanthus carving. Diameter 380mm Height 700mm $200 - $400

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11. Two Wingbacked Armchairs The frames in limned oak with shaped arms and standing on cabriole legs handsomely upholstered in light tan hide and beige linen. $2,000 - $3,000

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12. A Refectory Table in Solid Limned Oak Cleated plank top standing on stretcher base which has X shaped supports to each end. Length 3000mm Width 1000mm $2,000 - $3,000

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13. Two Circular Low Stands in Sandblasted Elm The tops mounted with brass lion masks, standing on a triform base.

Diameter 350mm Height 650mm $500 - $800 14. An Armchair With fitted seat cushion and straight skirt. Scrolled arms, currently upholstered in beige velvet with toning cushion. $200 - $400 15. Two Oval Occasional Tables The top veneered in quarted burr walnut and with brass rims. Four tapered legs with square section brass stretchers. Length 615mm Width 430mm Height 620mm $600 - $900

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17. Two Trays in Mahogany With rosewood cross handling. Scroll carved borders mounted with brass carrying handles. Branded Maitland Smith. Length 750mm Width 470mm $400 - $600

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16. Two Louis XV Style Two Drawer Commodes In veneered walnut and standing on cabriole legs. The drawers are decorated with gilded acanthus motif carving and mounted with a single brass drop handle. Branded Maitland Smith. Width 1260mm Depth 500mm Height 880mm $4,000 - $6,000 Lot 17 illlustrated on page 19.

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18. Two Side Chairs Black lacquered and gilded frames the legs of faux bamboo shape, upholstered seats and the shaped backs with inset cane panels with two cushions. Branded Lilian August for Hickory White. $1,000 - $1,500

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19. Two Finely Detailed Settees In beech standing on turned front legs and with inset woven cane seats. The backs with X shaped insets with gold and light brown velvet cushions. Width 1000mm $1,000 - $2,000

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20. A Beech Framed Office Chair Swivel action on five point base with black casters. Height adjustor, upholstered in brown studded leather. $400 - $800 21. Two Circular Side Tables The carved and fluted support legs standing on shaped platform bases. The tops with geometrical inlays in rosewood and boxwood. Diameter 680mm $1,000 - $2,000

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22. A Double Stool With ebonised and gilded frame. The ends with circular cut out fret work.

Faux bamboo legs upholstered in pale gold shot silk and with two aqua silk cushions. Branded Drexel Heritage.

Length 1330mm Width 520mm $750 - $1,500

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23. A Large Louis XVI Style Three-Drawer Commode In walnut and standing on tapered legs.

The drawers are panelled and have extensive foliate marquetry inlays in various light veneers. The top inlaid with a roundel of acanthus leaves. Branded Mobili D’Epoca, Italy. Width 1450mm Depth 630mm Height 970mm $3,000 - $4,000

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24. A Circular Occasional Table The four fluted legs joined by a shaped stretcher. The top with walnut wedge shaped slices of veneer above an ornately pierced carved and gilded frieze. Branded Maitland Smith. Diameter 730mm $800 - $1,200

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25. A Marble Topped Table The four fluted legs joined by a shaped stretcher above an ornately pierced carved and gilded frieze. Branded Maitland Smith. Length 1360mm Width 380mm Height 890mm $1,000 - $2,000

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26. A French Provincial Style Sideboard in Oak Two large cupboards flanking two bow fronted drawers and a small cupboard. The doors with inset panels surmounted with floral carving. Parquet top. Length 2160mm Depth 570mm $1,000 - $2,000

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27. A Bronze Statue Winged Victory resting on her sword.

Composite marble base. Height 940mm $1,000 - $2,000

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28. A Louis XV Style Armchair With white painted frame and together with a matching stool. Upholstered in pink, sage green and white carved velvet. $750 - $1,200

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29. A Circular Centre Table Standing on four fluted tulip shaped legs which are connected by a shaped stretcher.

The top has a frieze in burr walnut and is inlaid in burr and straight grained walnut, central inlaid scallop shaped roundel.

Branded Maitland King. Diameter 1050mm $1,500 - $2,500

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31. Eight Fully Upholstered Dining Chairs Standing on tapered front legs the serpentine shaped seats and the shaped backs with floating buttons and studs. $3,000 - $4,000

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30. A Spectacular Circular Dining Table The top, with moulded edge to the perimeter is composed of sixteen wedge shaped pieces of flame hardwood veneer. This stands atop a large central baluster shaped fluted column which in turn stands on a shaped platform base supported on four paw feet with acanthus carving. Diameter 2200mm $5,000 - $7,000

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32. A Cream Coloured Entertainment Centre In the Form of a French Provincial Armoire.

The top section houses the television cupboard and the bottom cupboard opens on to three drawers and three shelves.

The whole surmounted by a deep cornice with fruit and foliate carving. Width 1400mm Depth 750mm Height 2360mm $2,000 - $4,000

33. Two Neoclassical Inspired Circular Side Tables In Hardwood. Each has a top with partial Greek key pattern gallery which swivels to open a well in the frieze which in turn is mounted with a band of anthemion and acanthus metal mounts. Gilded acanthus carved central columns are mounted on triform bases which are supported on paw feet. Diameter 490mm $4,000 - $6,000

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35. A Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Vase Of baluster shape converted to a lamp base. Mythical bird decoration together with a linen shade. Height overall 880mm $400 - $600

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34. Two Rectangular Tray Topped Occasional Tables Each standing on four tapered legs with X stretcher. The tops with glass over gold textured finish.

Length 620mm Width 320mm $600 - $1,000

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36. A Louis XV Style Day Bed With moulded putty coloured painted frame and upholstered in neutral beige linen. Length 2000mm Width 1100mm $500 - $1,000 37. Two Cushions Hot pink ground, paisley pattern. Square 560mm $100 - $200 38. Five Cushions Two with embroidered floral faces, one in stripes, one salmon coloured velvet with linen back and one small square cushion. $200 - $400

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39. Light Weight Floor Rug In pink and beige cotton and wool

by Laura Ashley. Small fault in centre.

Length 1800mm Width 1200mm $200 - $300

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40. Two Solid Oak Bedside Cabinets With lime wash finish. Single drawers with crystal knobs. Shaped front legs. Small crack in one. Width 700mm Depth 425mm $300 - $500

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41. A Mirrored Glass Dressing Table With two drawers and white painted front legs. Length 710mm Depth 400mm $300 - $500

42. A Mirrored Console Table With single drawer to the shaped frieze.

Chamfered corners and standing on four shaped legs. Width 1300mm Depth 500mm $500 - $800

43. An Oak Bedside Cabinet With three moulded front drawers.

Shaped front legs. Crack on the top.

Width 650mm Depth 450mm $200 - $400

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44. A Louis XVI Style Armchair With painted and acanthus carved wooden frame. The top rail carved with quivers of arrows. Upholstered in beige velvet. $500 - $1,000

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45. A Louis XV Style King Size Bed The ends shaped and with wooden frames.

Upholstered in salmon coloured velvet.

Sealy mattress (two king singles) and base. $1,000 - $2,000

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47. Table Lamp A pale blue glazed porcelain baluster shaped base. With shade.

Height overall 600mm $200 - $300

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46. Two Table Lamps In crackle glazed cream coloured porcelain. Double globe shape. With Shades. Height including shades 960mm $400 - $600

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48. A Chaise Lounge With fully deep buttoned upholstery in beige velvet together with cushion in same velvet. Length 1700mm $500 - $900

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49. Two Lattice Backed Armchairs With painted and gilded wooden frames. The backs with lattice infill.

Upholstered in pale green sateen. $800 - $1,200

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50. Two Chests Each with three drawers with overall painted decoration. Panels of blossom covered boughs in celadon green and beige. Width 960mm Depth 460mm $1,500 - $2,000

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51. A Low Square Shaped Table In satinwood and walnut. The top with quartered veneers centred on a burr walnut cartouche and with ebony stringing. The scroll shaped legs connected to a shaped stretcher. Square 1100mm Height 480mm $1,500 - $2,500

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52. Two Regency Style Sideboards Each sideboard incorporates a double doored cupboard with inset panels of flamed veneers flanked by gilded and reeded frames. The sides of concave panels containing black and gold lacquer chinoiserie decoration surmounted by brass gallery and standing on turned legs. Branded Maitland Smith. Width 1405mm Depth 425mm Height 940mm $2,000 - $4,000

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53. An Ebonised Centre Table Of basic rectangular shape with bowed ends. The top has an acanthus carved gilded edge which encloses an inset glass top which is back painted with interlocking foliate swirls and lines.

The frieze of the top incorporates four drawers. Standing on four turned and fluted legs connected by a shaped stretcher. Branded Maitland Smith. Length 1500mm Width 980mm Height 630mm $2,000 - $3,000

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54. Two Matching Regency Style Settees Each settee has an ebonised and gilded frame and stands on slightly sabre shaped legs. Scroll arms connect to the upright back which has an infill of interconnected circles. Upholstered in pale lemon silk.

Branded Maitland Smith. Width 1450mm $1,000 - $2,000

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56. Two Cushions Covered in black faux fur. Feather filled. Square 500mm $50 - $100

57. A Double Stool Standing on six fluted and carved tapering legs. Distressed paint finish.

Upholstered in light brown velvet.

Length 1400mm Depth 400mm $500 - $800

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55. Two Cushions Covered in pale lime and blue toile de jouy. Feather filled. Square 500mm $50 - $100

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58. Two Matching Table Lamps The bases with square ebonised plinths on which stand gilded acanthus leaves in composite material. Together with square black shades. Height overall 990mm $300 - $600

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59. Two Matching Table Lamps Square section with dull bronze coloured metal bases. Supporting an acanthus decorated column. Together with pleated lampshades. Height overall 900mm $400 - $700

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60. A Classic Urn Shaped Table Lamp In the form of an acanthus handled decorated squat urn. Partial gilt composite material. Together with black shade. Height overall 800mm $200 - $400

61. A Classic Urn Shaped Table Lamp Standing on square section plinth base the urn decorated with swirling acanthus leaves. Partial gilt and paint. Together with a drum shaped shade. Height overall 1000mm $300 - $600

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62. A Metal and Glass Centre Table The top is of shaped ovoid form with applied three rope strand decoration and holds a bevel edged glass. Standing on eight tubular tapered legs with ball finials to each. Interconnecting shaped stretcher rails. Length 1540mm Width 1030mm Height 585mm $1,000 - $1,500

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63. A Metal and Marble Coffee Table The base on four legs is connected by intertwining rustic branches.

The top is variegated clay and grey coloured marble. Length 1220mm Width 760mm Height 490mm $500 - $1,000

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64. A Circular Regency Style Table The tri form base stands on three massive gilded hairy paw feet and supports a tapered fluted column. The top has a moulded edge above a ripple shaped frieze and is geometrically inlaid all over, centering on a roundel which has star burst decoration. Mixture of exotic timbers. Diameter 1500mm $1,500 - $3,000

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65. Two Matching Armchairs Painted wooden frames with scroll shaped arm supports. The front legs of spiral, tapered shape. Distressed ivory colour with silver grey accents. Upholstered in putty coloured velvet with toning cushions. $1,500 - $2,000

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66. Two Matching Commodes In Ivory coloured paint finish. Comprising three long drawers with scroll and floriate decoration centering on the key escutcheon metal ring handles, fluted sides and with toned marble tops.

Branded Monarch Fine Furniture. Width 1210mm Depth 460mm Height 880mm $2,000 - $4,000

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67. A Two-Seater Knole Sofa With two seat cushions (fault), straight skirt and upholstered in a mustard coloured textured velvet. Branded Laura Ashley. Width 2200mm $1,000 - $2,000

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68. A Louis XV Style Sofa The frame in mustard coloured beech.

Shaped front standing on short cabriole legs. Wing backed with floating buttons and with three loose seat cushions upholstered in beige linen. Cracks in frame top left and right. Length 1750mm $1,200 - $1,500 69. Four Cushions The faces covered in blossom patterned velvet. Square 420mm $100 - $200

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70. Two Matching Venetian Style Mirrors The outer borders in distressed mirror with painted or etched floral decoration and borders with cut rondels.

Surmounted by a scrolling pediment of acanthus and stylised anthemion.

Centering on an oval bevel edged mirror. Height 1520mm Width 850mm $3,000 - $5,000

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71. A Large Hand Knotted Carpet The central ground in pale grey/blue with trailing foliate motifs in beige and light brown. The main border with beige ground. Length 4550 Width 3700 $2,000 - $3,000

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72. A Large Hand Knotted Carpet The central ground in pale grey blue with trailing foliate motifs in beige and light brown. The main border with beige ground. Length 4480 Width 3550 $2,000 - $3,000

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73. Two Marble Vases Mounted with ornate metal handles the baluster shaped vases in black marble with white striation. Height 470mm $1,000 - $1,500

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FINAL ENTRIES INVITED FINE JEWELS & WATCHES Monday 29 August 2016, Melbourne Entries Close: 30 June 2016 Contact: Tam Fraser Jewellery Specialist 09 524 6804 tam.fraser@mossgreen-webbs.co.nz 23-25 Falcon Street Parnell Auckland +64 9 524 6804 www.mossgreen-webbs.co.nz

The Sierd Bouma Collection Part III SATURDAY 16 JULY & SUNDAY 17 JULY, 2016 Comprising scientific and nautical collectables, horological timepieces, Oceanic artefacts, Sumida pottery, telescopes, and one of the largest collections of cameras to ever be offered at auction in New Zealand.

Catalogue Online: 1 July 2016 Contact: James Hogan 09 524 6804 james.hogan@mossgreen-webbs.co.nz

23-25 Falcon Street Parnell, Auckland +64 9 524 6804 www.mossgreen-webbs.co.nz

MOSSGREEN-WEBB’S IS PROUD TO PRESENT OUR FIRST ONLINE AUCTION OF FINE & RARE WINES 1. Create or log-in to your account www.mossgreen-webbs.co.nz/m/login 2. Register for Fine & Rare Wines Online 3. Browse the online catalogue & place maximum bids.

Bidding opens: Sunday 19 June, NZST9.00am Bidding closes: Sunday 26 June, NZST10.00am 4. Review and track the progress of bids 5. For further assistance please contact Reece Warren at: reece.warren@mossgreen-webbs.co.nz or on 09 524 6804

Enquiries: Reece Warren Head of Fine & Rare Wines reece.warren@mossgreen-webbs.co.nz 09 524 6804

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Our Specialists Single-Owner Collections Paul Sumner | CEO / Single-Owner Collections | paul.sumner@mossgreen.com.au Paul is a respected specialist in the fields of Australian art, Chinese and Asian arts and European design, antiques and art. He has over thirty years of experience working in the art and antiques industry with international and Australian auction houses. Paul is CEO of Mossgreen which is now Australia’s largest multi-department auction house and since acquiring the former Webb’s auction house in New Zealand, the company is now run as a trans-Tasman regional business.

James Hogan | Single-Owner Collections | james.hogan@mossgreen-webbs.co.nz James is one of New Zealand’s most experienced specialist valuers and appraisers. He has provided almost three decades of service to the growth and development of Webb’s as New Zealand’s leading auction house. James has been involved in many of Webb’s most successful auctions over the years, in a variety of departments, and holds a record for the highest price for a decorative arts item sold at auction in New Zealand.

Peter Downey | Jewellery and Antique Jewels Specialist & Valuer A founding director of Webb’s jewellery department in the 1980s, Peter has 44 years of market experience and is one of New Zealand’s most experienced jewellery specialists.

Peter has a comprehensive knowledge of all materials and styles and his specialist areas include Castellani, Giuliano, Fabergé, Cartier, art nouveau and art deco.

Murdoch McLennan | Consultant Murdoch joined Webb’s in 1986 as the Antiques Manager. During his tenure he created many auction records including a record price for an Anton Seuffert Bonheur du Jour. Since leaving Webb’s he has been running Murdoch McLennan Antiques which today continues to be one of the few remaining successful antique shops in New Zealand. He specialises in 18th and 19th century furniture, porcelain and silver.

Caolán McAleer | Single-Owner Collections | caolan.mcaleer@mossgreen-webbs.co.nz Caolán holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Media, Cultural Studies and Marketing from John Moores University in Liverpool and has a background in sales and marketing.

Caolán brings to Webb’s his experience working in the Fine Art department of Gormleys, one of Ireland’s leading commercial art galleries and auction houses.

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Fine Art Sophie Coupland | Director of Art | sophie.coupland@mossgreen-webbs.co.nz Sophie Coupland has over 20 years of experience in the sale and marketing of fine art. Her longstanding market-based knowledge, together with significant business and commercial achievements, positions her as one of New Zealand’s most experienced fine art professionals. Sophie has a broad knowledge of New Zealand art history with specialist expertise in modern and contemporary practice.

Briar Williams | Art Department Manager | briar.williams@mossgreen-webbs.co.nz Briar Williams is an experienced and respected art valuer and auctioneer having worked in both auctions and galleries in New Zealand and Australia for 13 years. Briar was the Head of Art at Leonard Joel, one of the oldest auction houses in Australia, where she oversaw a period of rapid growth in the art department. Briar holds a BA in Art History from the University of Auckland and a Post Graduate Diploma from Sotheby's Institute, London.

Aleksandra Petrovic | Fine Art Specialist | aleksandra.petrovic@mossgreen-webbs.co.nz Aleksandra has strong interest in modern and contemporary art and holds a Postgraduate Diploma of Fine Art from Elam School of Fine Arts. With experience working in commercial galleries and for private art consultants, Aleksandra brings a broad knowledge of contemporary art and design to her position at Mossgreen-Webb’s.

Jessica Douglas | Fine Art Specialist | jessica.douglas@mossgreen-webbs.co.nz Jessica is currently working towards her MA in Art History at The University of Auckland, where she holds an Honours degree in Art History, a Bachelor of Arts (Art History and French) and a Bachelor of Commerce (Economics and Marketing). She also works with Art News magazine and writes freelance. She has worked on curatorial projects and has interned at the Peggy Guggenheim Collection in Venice and at the Wallace Arts Trust.

Fine & Rare Wines Reece Warren | Head of Fine & Rare Wines | reece.warren@mossgreen-webbs.co.nz Reece brings to Mossgreen-Webb’s over 25 years in the industry, encompassing grape growing, sales, marketing and vineyard management. Reece’s international experience includes three years based in England studying and doing vintage in France. He holds a Diploma of Wine (UK Wine and Spirit Trust, England).

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Fine Jewels & Watches Patti Sedgwick | Head of Jewellery | patti.sedgwick@mossgreen.com.au A registered jewellery appraiser, gemmologist and diamond grader with over 20 years of industry experience, Patti brings a wealth of expertise to the Jewellery department at MossgreenWebb’s. Patti has previously headed up Fine Jewellery departments at Sotheby’s Australia and Bonhams and conducted many highly successful auctions in Melbourne and Sydney.

Tam Fraser | Jewellery & Gem Specialist | tam.fraser@mossgreen-webbs.co.nz Tam Fraser brings with her with over fifteen years of wholesale and retail experience in gemstones and jewellery. Tam has spent the last nine years as a Sales and Marketing Manager, diamond grader and jewellery designer for New Zealand’s largest diamond company. She is trained in GIA and HRD diamond grading.

Chinese & Asian Art Ray Tregaskis | Head of Asian Art | ray.tregaskis@mossgreen.com.au Ray began collecting Asian art in Europe in 1975 and opened his first gallery in Sydney in January 1979. Ray and his partner Victoria have travelled extensively throughout Asia and Europe over the past thirty years, holding many exhibitions nationally and internationally with Ray also writing numerous articles on various aspects of Asian antiques. Ray is a long standing member of the AAADA and a Valuer of Asian Art Under the Cultural Gifts Scheme for the Commonwealth Government.

Luke Guan | Chinese & Asian Art Specialist | luke.guan@mossgreen.com.au Luke graduated from Christie’s Education in London and University of Glasgow with Masters in Art History and Art World Practice with a major in Arts of China. He has worked with Chinese art since 2010; for Christie’s London and Hong Kong, and for leading Hong Kong antiques gallery – The Joyce Gallery – as a specialist and cataloguer.

Collectors’ Cars, Motorcycles & Automobilia Robert Richards | Head of Collectors’ Cars, Motorcycles & Automobilia robert.richards@mossgreen.com.au Robert has over eighteen years’ experience within the auction industry both in Australia and North America. Robert became Collectors’ Cars, Motorcycles & Automobilia Specialist for Mossgreen’s newly formed department in 2014. Following two very successful auctions, the department expanded and Robert is now Head of Collectors’ Cars, Motorcycles and Automobilia.

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Catherine Davison | Collectors’ Cars, Motorcycles & Automobilia catherine.davison@mossgreen.com.au Catherine brings extensive industry experience to Mossgreen-Webb’s and her long-held international associations with some of the most highly respected leaders in engineering, motor sport and blue ribbon auction houses brings a unique cross section of experience to Mossgreen-Webb’s Collectors’ Cars, Motor Cycles & Automobilia Department.

International Decorative Arts Jennifer Gibson | Head of Decorative Arts | jennifer.gibson@mossgreen.com.au Jennifer is a well-respected furniture and decorative arts specialist, valuer and auctioneer with a wide-ranging knowledge of her field. Her expertise includes English, Australian and Continental furniture, ceramics, glass, sculpture and silver coupled with a keen interest in Asian works of Art including Japanese ceramics and textiles.

Sandy Bruce | Senior Specialist, Decorative Arts | sandy.bruce@mossgreen.com.au Sandy is well respected in the industry, having worked at Sotheby’s in the United Kingdom and in Australia for more than 30 years. Sandy has been involved in the sale of some of the most important decorative arts collections in Australia including The David Lawrence Collection and The John Weller Collection of Oriental & Decorative Art.

Oceanic, Māori & Indigenous Arts Bill Evans | Head of Early Aboriginal & Oceanic Art | bill.evans@mossgreen.com.au Bill has specialised in tribal art, antique rugs and Asian textiles in Sydney for more than 35 years.

He graduated magna cum laude in History from the University of Minnesota and formerly ran the Caspian Gallery in Paddington, Sydney. Bill has been a frequent speaker to museum and textile groups through the years and has written articles on Oceanic and Aboriginal collections in Australian museums for the magazine Tribal Art, the international bible for tribal art enthusiasts.

Jesse De Deyne | Deputy Director of Australian Indigenous Art jesse.dedeyne@mossgreen.com.au Jesse studied Art History and Business Management at The University of Queensland and combines his knowledge of both subjects in his role at Mossgreen-Webb’s. He has a long-standing passion for Australian indigenous art and has spent time volunteering at the Maningrida Art & Culture Centre and Bula’bula Arts centre in Arnhem Land, as well as in the Kimberley region.

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Sporting Memorabilia Max Williamson | Head of Sporting Memorabilia | max.williamson@mossgreen.com.au Max began his career in collectables when Stanley Gibbons Ltd opened an office in Melbourne in 1979, specialising in rare stamps and postal history. He trained in London, spending time with the rare stamps, auctions, publishing, maps and scripophily (old bonds and share certificates) departments. After 15 years, he joined Leski Auctions in 1994, and helped to introduce and grow the sports and general memorabilia auctions.

Stamps, Coins & Postal History Gary Watson | Head of Philately & Numismatics | gary.watson@mossgreen.com.au Gary has been a professional philatelist since 1979. As proprietor of Prestige Philately, he earned a reputation as one of the most innovative and respected stamp auctioneers in the world. A passionate collector since childhood, Gary has formed several significant/important collections of stamps, postmarks, postal history, postal stationery, and philatelic literature.

He has been a successful exhibitor and is a qualified National judge in three disciplines.

Charles Leski | Deputy Chairman/Philately & Historical Memorabilia charles.leski@mossgreen.com.au Charles established Leski Auctions in 1973. Initially focusing on Philately books, the company soon diversified into other collecting fields including Sporting Memorabilia, Coins and Banknotes, Cameras and Photography, Australiana, Historical Documents and Letters and other collectables.

Charles became established as a leading authority in the field of Collectables in Australia and by 2013, the company was conducting twenty auctions a year with extensive buyer participation from interstate and overseas. a successful exhibitor and is a qualified National judge in three disciplines.

Nick Anning | Philately & Numismatics Specialist | nick.anning@mossgreen.com.au Nick has been a collector of stamps and coins since childhood, with a focus on stamps from Great Britain. He worked in a variety of non-philatelic roles in the UK, France and Spain before settling in Australia 1999. Nick worked for Prestige Philately for eight years before joining Mossgreen as Stamps & Coins specialist in 2014. He is a member of The Royal Philatelic Society of Victoria and Great Britain Philatelic Society.

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Terms & Conditions for Buyers 1. BIDDING The highest bidder shall be the purchaser subject to the auctioneer having the right to refuse the bid of any person. Should any dispute arise as to the bidding the lot in dispute will be immediately put up for sale again at the preceding bid or the auctioneer may declare the purchaser which declaration shall be conclusive. No person shall advance less as a bid than the sum nominated by the auctioneer. A bid may be withdrawn before the auctioneer declares that bidding on a lot is closed.

5. PAYMENT Payment for all items purchased is due on the day of sale immediately following completion of the sale. If full payment cannot be made on the day of sale a deposit of 10% of the total sum due must be made on the day of sale and the balance must be paid, in clear funds, within 5 working days.

Payment is by cash, bank (cashiers) cheque, Eftpos or credit card. Personal and private bank cheques will be accepted but must be cleared within 5 working days of completion of the sale.

2. RESERVES All lots are sold subject to the right of the seller or his agent to impose a reserve.

6. LOTS SOLD AS VIEWED All lots are sold as viewed and with all errors to description faults and imperfections whether visible or not. Mossgreen-Webb’s has used its skills and experience to ensure the genuineness or authenticity of each lot but, as it is impossible to provide conclusive proof of genuineness or authenticity for most items, buyers should proceed upon their own judgement. Buyers shall be deemed to have inspected the lots or to have made enquiries to their complete satisfaction prior to sale and by the act of bidding shall be deemed to be satisfied with the lots in all respects.

3. REGISTRATION Purchasers shall complete a bidding card before the sale giving their own correct name address and telephone number. It is accepted by bidders that the supply of false information on a bidding card shall be interpreted as deliberate fraud.

4. BUYERS’ PREMIUM The purchaser accepts that MossgreenWebb’s will apply a buyer’s premium which is charged in addition to the hammer price (unless otherwise stated) together with GST on the premium, which combined sum shall be the total purchase price. The rate of Buyers Premium is published in each catalogue online in conjunction with the catalogue. Please note that there is a minimum Buyers’ Premium of 17.5%.

7. Mossgreen-Webb’s ACT AS AGENTS They have full discretion to conduct all aspects of the sale and to withdraw any lot from the sale without giving any reason.

8. COLLECTION Purchases are to be taken away at the

buyer’s expense immediately after the sale once payment in full has been made. If this is not done, Mossgreen-Webb’s will not be responsible if the lot is lost stolen damaged or destroyed. Any payment by cheque will not be considered paid until the payment has cleared.

Any items not collected within seven days of the auction may be subject to a storage and insurance fee. A receipted invoice must be produced prior to delivery of any lot.

9. LICENCES Buyers who purchase an item which falls within the provisions of the Antiquities Act 1975 or the Arms Act 1958 cannot take possession of that item until they have shown to Mossgreen-Webb’s a license under the appropriate Act. 10. FAILURE TO MAKE PAYMENT If a purchaser fails either to pay for or take away any lot Mossgreen-Webb’s shall without further notice to the purchaser at its absolute discretion and without prejudice to any other rights or remedies it may have be entitled to exercise one or more of the following rights or remedies: a. To issue proceeding against the purchaser for damages for breach of contract. b. To rescind the sale of that or any other lot sold to the purchaser at the same or any other auction. c. To resell the lot by public or private sale.

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Any deficiency resulting from such resale, after giving credit to the purchaser for any part payment together with all costs incurred in connection with the lot, shall be paid to Mossgreen-Webb’s by the purchaser.

Any surplus over the proceeds of sale shall belong to the seller and in this condition the expression “proceeds of sale” shall have the same meaning in relation to a sale by private treaty as it has in relation to a sale by auction. d. To store the lot whether at MossgreenWebb’s own premises or elsewhere at the sole expense of the purchaser and to release the lot only after the purchase price has been paid in full plus the accrued cost of removal storage and all other costs connected to the lot. e. To charge interest on the purchase price at a rate 2% above Mossgreen-Webb’s bankers’ then current rate for commercial overdraft facilities to the extent that the price or any part of it remains unpaid for more than seven days from the date of the sale. f. To retain possession of that or any other lot purchased by the purchaser at that or any other auction and to release the same only after payment of money due. g. To apply the proceeds of sale of any lot then or subsequently due to the purchaser towards settlement of money due to Mossgreen-Webb’s or it’s vendor.

Mossgreen-Webb’s shall be entitled to

a possessory lien on any property of the purchaser for any purpose while any money remains unpaid under this contract. h. To apply any payment made by the purchaser to Mossgreen-Webb’s towards any money owing to Mossgreen-Webb’s in respect of anything whatsoever irrespective of any directive given in respect of or restriction placed upon such payment by the purchaser whether expressed or implied. i. Title and right of disposal of the goods shall not pass to the purchaser until payment has been made in full by cleared funds. Where any lot purchased in held by MossgreenWebb’s pending i. clearance of funds by the purchaser or ii. completion of payment after receipt of a deposit the lot will be held by Mossgreen-Webb’s as bailee for the vendor risk and title passing to the purchaser immediately upon notification of clearance of funds or upon completion of purchase. In the event that a lot is lost, stolen, damaged or destroyed before title is transferred to the purchaser, the purchaser shall be entitled to a refund of all monies paid to MossgreenWebb’s in respect of that lot but shall not be entitled to any compensation for any consequent losses howsoever arising.

11. BIDDERS DEEMED PRINCIPALS All bidders shall be held personally and solely liable for all obligations arising from any bid including both telephone and absentee bids. Any person wishing to bid as agent for a third party must obtain written

authority to do so from Mossgreen-Webb’s prior to bidding.

12.SUBJECT BIDS Where the highest bid is below the reserve and the auctioneer declares a sale to be “subject to vendor’s consent” or words to that effect the highest bid remains binding upon the bidder until the vendor accepts or rejects it. If the bid is accepted there is a contractual obligation upon the bidder to pay for the lot. However a bid may be withdrawn by the highest bidder at any time before the vendor accepts the bid. Once accepted by the vendor a contract has been formed.

13. SALES POST AUCTION OR BY PRIVATE TREATY The above conditions shall apply to all buyers of goods from Mossgreen-Webb’s irrespective of the circumstances under which the sale is negotiated.

Contact: Sophie Coupland Director of Art 022 510 8766 sophie.coupland@mossgreen-webbs.co.nz

23-25 Falcon Street Parnell Auckland +64 9 524 6804 www.mossgreen-webbs.co.nz

250mm x 200mm, estimate $200,000 - $300,000.

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