Highlights
DECORATIVE ARTS AUCTION MONDAY 7 MAY 2018, MELBOURNE
AUCTION CATALOGUE VOLUME 11 ISSUE 7
Front Cover (detail) 260 A RARE WILLIAM MOORCROFT SILVER OVERLAID CLAREMONT EXHIBITION EWER, FOR SHREVE & CO, SAN FRANCISCO, CIRCA 1905 $3,000-5,000 VIEW IN MELBOURNE
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Inside Cover 206 A PAIR OF FINELY CAST BRASS KEROSENE LAMPS, 19TH CENTURY $2,000-3,000 VIEW IN MELBOURNE
Highlights
DECORATIVE ARTS AUCTION MONDAY 7 MAY 2018 AT 6.30PM, MELBOURNE
VIEWING IN SYDNEY Lots 1-143 39 Queen Street, Woollahra NSW 2025 Wednesday 2 May 9am-8pm Saturday 5 May 10am-4pm Sunday 6 May 10am-4pm Monday 7 May 11am-3pm
VIEWING IN MELBOURNE Lots 145 onwards 333 Malvern Road, South Yarra VIC 3141 Wednesday 2 May 9am-8pm Saturday 5 May 10am-4pm Sunday 6 May 10am-4pm Monday 7 May 11am-3pm
CONTACT
Chiara Curcio
Robert Williams
Dominic Kavanagh
Maria Fayyaz-Toussi
Head of Decorative Arts, Melbourne (03) 8825 5635 | 0412 653 315 chiara.curcio@leonardjoel.com.au
Head of Decorative Arts, Sydney (02) 9362 9045 | 0403 142 106 robert.williams@leonardjoel.com.au
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Decorative Arts Administrator, Sydney (02) 9362 9045 sydney@leonardjoel.com.au
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260 A RARE WILLIAM MOORCROFT SILVER OVERLAID CLAREMONT EXHIBITION EWER, FOR SHREVE & CO, SAN FRANCISCO, CIRCA 1905 tapering in form, green and midnight blue ground with a repeating toadstool design. The handle, base and upper body are applied with silver overlay in the Liberty manner, hand signed ‘W Moorcroft, Shreve & Company, San Francisco’, also stamped with registration number 363 to base. 41cm high Provenance: From a private collection, Victoria $3,000-5,000
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Introduction
From all corners of the globe. This May, Melbourne and Sydney are pleased to present our dedicated national
For those with interests in precious metals, the national silver offering will
Decorative Arts auction. Each state’s offering is led by private collections,
certainly appeal to a broad spectrum of tastes. Our selection ranges from highly
featuring fine examples of European decorative arts sourced from all corners of
crafted 18th century European silver, to clean modernist designs such as Georg
the globe. From Sydney, we showcase The Patti David Collection, comprising
Jensen and Stuart Devlin.
elegant furniture and paintings from Patti’s residence in Woolloomooloo. From Melbourne, we present The De Stoop Collection, featuring sophisticated 18th
Our fine porcelain & ceramics highlights also showcase a range of styles,
and 19th century European antiques.
including our cover lot, the beautiful and rare William Moorcroft Silver Overlaid Claremont Exhibition Ewer (lot 260), and the more traditional pair of exceptional
In addition to our private collections, both states will offer a harmonious stable
Sevres exhibition vases with finely painted castle and figural scenes (lot 31).
of traditional decorative arts; sourced mainly from private collections within Australia and as far as New Zealand, covering a range of categories including
We look forward to welcoming you at the viewings in both Melbourne and
fine porcelain, European & English furniture, glass, marble, silver & clocks.
Sydney. View our entire illustrated catalogue online for the full selection of what is on offer in this auction.
There is a fine selection of English furniture, spanning from 18th century oak to the refinement of Georgian Chinoiserie. European furniture also features
Chiara Curcio
strongly with highlights such as a Louis XV period canape (lot 23), and a fine
Head of Decorative Arts, Melbourne
Louis Philippe period Meuble D’Appui (lot 24). Robert Williams Head of Decorative Arts, Sydney
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A Private Collection
THE PATTI DAVID COLLECTION Our May Decorative Arts Auction features luxurious decorative arts from the home of Patti David. This fine Sydney collection comprises elegant furniture and paintings that graced Patti’s iconic residence in Woolloomooloo and highlights include a Fine Pair of 19th Century Ormolu mounted Flambe Vases and ‘The Caravan Departs City Gates’, an oil on canvas by R. Fonseca of the Orientalist School.
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T H E PAT T I D A V I D C O L L E C T I O N
2 R. FONSECA ORIENTALIST SCHOOL The Caravan Departs the City Gates Oil on canvas Signed R.Fonseca 105 x 133cm $1,000-2,000
11 GRAHAM COX 20TH CENTURY Figures in garden Oil on canvas Signed Graham Cox 99 x 131cm $700-1,200 6
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1 A GILTWOOD OVERMANTLE MIRROR AND GILT PAINTED ITALIANATE CONSOLE, 19TH CENTURY With bevelled glass and cushion frame, the console with rouge marble top above mirrored back, mirror 153 x 125cm; console 82 x 130 x 45cm $1,000-2,000
9 A BESPOKE PAINTED BEECH COCKTAIL CABINET The moulded cornice above fitted cabinet and panel fronted doors, 195 x 108 x 57cm PROVENANCE: Thomas Hamel & Associates $1,000-2,000
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T H E PAT T I D A V I D C O L L E C T I O N
6 AN IMPRESSIVE STARBURST GILTWOOD FRAME MIRROR The convex mirror with emanating frame, 120cm diameter $1,000-2,000
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14 A FINE PAIR OF FRENCH ORMOLU MOUNTED CHINESE FLAMBE VASES, 19TH CENTURY Of rouleau form with foliate cast mounts, on scroll feet, 54cm high $3,000-5,000
13 A PAIR OF CHINESE PINEWOOD BOOK CHESTS, NORTH CHINA, 19TH CENTURY Lacquered, with brass bound edges, lock and drop handles, 57 x 63 x 47cm $800-1,200
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T H E PAT T I D A V I D C O L L E C T I O N
17 A FRENCH EMPIRE SIX BRANCH GILTWOOD CHANDELIER With green and gilt painted acanthus mouldings, contemporary black silk shades and frosted glass bowl $300-500
16 A REGENCY STYLE SILVER GILTWOOD MIRROR, FASHIONED AFTER AN EXAMPLE OWNED BY THE DUKE AND DUCHESS OF WINDSOR AT PALACE WINDSOR The octagonal acanthus moulded frame with faceted mirror plates, 166 x 125cm $1,000-2,000
15 A FRENCH FRUITWOOD SIDE TABLE, 19TH CENTURY The brass bound marble top on tapered legs and stretcher shelf, 73 x 60cm $300-500
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A Private Collection
THE DE STOOP COLLECTION When Wivine and Roger De Stoop moved to post-war Melbourne from Europe, they not only brought their five children, a textile manufacturing business and astonishingly twenty weavers and their entire families, they also brought a sophisticated Continental sensibility accompanied by an open and generous spirit. Their collection incorporates 18th and 19th century antique furnishings that eloquently articulate their Belgian heritage.
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THE DE STOOP COLLECTION
161 A FRENCH EMPIRE FIGURAL MANTLE CLOCK UNDER GLASS DOME, CIRCA 1820 a seated, classically draped youth sitting atop the clock case holding a lyre and scroll. The rectangular case is decorated with wreaths and musical instruments 49.5cm high $1,500-2,500
153 A CONTINENTAL MARBLE BUST OF MARIE ANTOINETTE, 19TH CENTURY realistically modelled, wearing a locket depicting her husband, Louis XVI, unsigned 52.5cm high $3,000-3,500
154 A LARGE PAIR OF ELABORATE CONTINENTAL PORCELAIN FIGURES, 19TH CENTURY modelled as a male with a dog and a female with a sheep, each raised on rococo stands each approximately 43cm high $800-1,200
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162 A PAIR OF EMPIRE FIGURAL CANDLESTICKS each modelled as classically draped water carriers, above a circular brass mounted base 30.5cm high $400-600
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THE DE STOOP COLLECTION
155 FLEMISH SCHOOL 19TH CENTURY Portrait of a Lady (De Stoop Ancestor) circa mid 1800’s oil on canvas 99 x 72cm $3,000-4,000
THE DE STOOP COLLECTION
168 A FINE WALNUT MARQUETRY DROP FRONT BUREAU, 19TH CENTURY consisting of elaborate marquetry florals in fruit wood, the drop front door revealing an eight drawer stationary compartment with two concealed sections, three drawers to the lower body, supported by small square tapering feet 117.5cm x 114cm x 56.5cm $3,500-4,500
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THE DE STOOP COLLECTION
167 AN EMPIRE STYLE GILT BRASS AND TOLE CHANDELIER, CIRCA 1890 hand cast, with dark green tole body emanating six sconces, and featuring acorn finials 85cm high $800-1,200
145 A FINE PAIR OF FRENCH THREE BRANCH CANDELABRAS, CIRCA 1860 with ormolu decoration, reeded columns, circular bases, swags to top section and floral finial. Each supported on a turned wood base. 36cm high $1,200-1,800
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PORCELAIN
239 A MEISSEN RETICULATED BLUE GROUND TOPOGRAPHICAL CABINET PLATE TITLED HIRNISKRETSCHEN, CIRCA 1880 painted to the centre with a topographical scene within a pierced border with three reserve panels of flowers, titled to the reverse, 28cm diameter $600-800
247 A ROYAL WORCESTER RETICULATED AND JEWELLED FOOTED VASE, IN THE MANNER OF GEORGE OWEN, CIRCA 1862 the cup double-walled and pierced with a band of honeycomb spaced with shield motifs, raised on jewelled circular flared foot, 11cm high and 12cm diameter $3,000-4,000
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237 A MEISSEN MARCOLINI PERIOD HAND PAINTED CABBAGE FORM TUREEN, CIRCA 1774-1817 richly decorated with gilt-trimmed leaves, marked to base in underglaze blue with crossed swords over a star, 16cm high and 16cm diameter $700-900
246 TWO ROYAL WORCESTER RETICULATED AND JEWELLED CUPS AND SAUCERS, IN THE MANNER OF GEORGE OWEN, CIRCA 1862 each modelled in the Japanese style with reticulated panels interspersed with panels of tooled gilt cranes and butterfly, bamboo and blossom, with bamboo simulated handles, each saucer 10cm diameter, each cup 4.5cm high $2,000-3,000
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PORCELAIN
32 A 19TH CENTURY MEISSEN PORCELAIN RETICULATED PLATE The well centrally painted with figures within border picked out in celeste blue, 25cm diameter $500-800
36 DOULTON BURSLEM ‘ANGELA’ HN1303 DESIGNED BY LESLIE HARRADINE Polychrome painted, with notations and marks to the base, 18cm high $500-800
41 A ROYAL DOULTON PORCELAIN VASE BY GEORGE WHITE Painted with two girls within a landscape, tooled gilt rim, 23cm high $1,000-2,000
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PORCELAIN 236 A LARGE ROYAL VIENNA HAND PAINTED PORCELAIN CHARGER, LATE 19TH CENTURY, TITLED ‘TRIUMPHZUG ALEXANDRE’S’ CIRCA 1770 the central mythlogical scene set within a gold rectangular border, with raised gilt detailing. The outer sections of the plaque are very finely decorated with curved sections of scrolling, with four roundels alternating in size, each bearing gilded trophies, 49.5cm diameter $2,000-3,000
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PORCELAIN
33 A PAIR OF VIENNA STYLE PORCELAIN VASES, 19TH/20TH CENTURY Of twin handled form with purple lustre glaze and hand painted classical figural scenes, jewelled and gilded, signed by F.Hiebel, 37cm high $1,000-2,000
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PORCELAIN 31 A MONUMENTAL PAIR OF MUSEUM QUALITY ‘SEVRES’ COBALT GROUND FLOOR STANDING EXHIBITION VASES, SECOND HALF OF THE 19TH CENTURY Each with oval reserve front and back painted with classical figural and architectural landscapes, the sectional vase joined with ormolu collars and mounts, with marks and original note made at the time of manufacture, of exhibition construction and able to rotate to show both sides, 106cm high $22,000-32,000
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PORCELAIN
240 A LARGE FRENCH SEVRES PORCELAIN VASE, 19TH CENTURY baluster in form, a crest shaped hand painted scene of a riverscape to one side and a court scene to the other, all set on a pale pink ground with gilded foliate decoration to neck and foot, mark to base shows an ‘L’ with three dots below, then ‘S’ proceeded by four strokes, 59.5cm high $1,200-1,800
245 A ROYAL WORCESTER TWIN HANDLED POT CIRCA 1917 of bulbous form, gilding to the lid, handles and base, the hand painted decoration depicting roses, signed F.Harper, 40cm high $2,000-3,000
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MARBLE 51 A FINE ITALIAN CARVED MARBLE BUST AND COLUMN ‘AFTER THE MONA LISA’ BY PROFESSOR GIUSEPPE BESSI (ITALIAN 1857-1922), LATE 19TH CENTURY In various marbles and agates, signed to the back, set upon a marble column, probably by the same artist, column height: 125cm, bust height: 66cm. PROVENANCE: Previously owned by ‘Tre Venezie’ Restaurant, Sydney, Mr & Mrs L.Zussa & P.Martini ‘Tre Venezie Rest’ $4,000-6,000
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MARBLE
52 A SEVEN FOOT EIGHT IMPORTANT AND SEMINAL MARBLE FIGURAL LAMP ‘DANZA SUL FUOCO’ SIGNED PROF CASTELLUCCI, LATE 19TH CENTURY, EARLY 20TH CENTURY In various marbles; castellina, scaglione, bordiglio and agate, the outstretched semi robed figure depicted with elated expression, the figure set upon integral base, 240cm high (in four components) PROVENANCE: Previously owned by John Lyall Wall (25 October 1891 – 9 June 1969) then by descent to his family. John was an Australian cricketer. He played eleven first-class matches for New South Wales between 1914/15 and 1924/25 EXHIBITION: Marble Sculpture ‘By The Most Prominent Masters Of Italy’ An exhibition at the Regent Theatre Building, Rundle Street Adelaide, Circa 1930’s $15,000-25,000
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GLASS
224 A LALIQUE ‘BACCHANTES’ VASE, 20TH CENTURY moulded in frosted glass with repeating design of dancing nude females, with original box, label and etched signature Lalique France, 24.5cm high $3,000-4,000
223 AN ART DECO PAINTED GLASS ‘DANSEUSES EGYPTIENNES’ BOTTLE BY RENE LALIQUE CIRCA 1930 Frosted and stained with a repeating motif of stylised Egyptian dancers, pattern first introduced in 1926, marked R. LALIQUE FRANCE approximately 11cm high $1,000-2,000
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GLASS
218 A CAMEO GLASS PERFUME ATOMISER, BY EMILE GALLE tapering in form, with floriate decoration, 19.5cm high $900-1,200
220 A TALL ART DECO CAMEO GLASS VASE, BY CHARDER tapering in form, with floral designs to body, 41cm high, 15cm diameter $1,500-2,500
219 A CAMEO GLASS PERFUME ATOMISER, BY EMILE GALLE the elongated neck terminating in a compressed body, the whole decorated with floriate motifs, 21.5cm high $900-1,000
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ART NOUVEAU
20 PAUL PHILIPPE (1870-1930) ‘RUSSIAN DANCER’ IVORY AND BRONZE FIGURE, CIRCA 1920’S In cold painted bronze and carved ivory, signed to the marble socle base, 44cm high $3,000-5,000
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21 DEMETRE CHIPARUS (1886-1947) ‘LEAP FROG’ IVORY AND BRONZE GROUP FIGURE, CIRCA 1920’S In cold painted bronze and carved ivory, incised signature to bronze, 26cm high $3,000-5,000
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ART NOUVEAU
238 A HAND PAINTED STEELE & WOOD TILE BY LUCIEN BRESCHE depicting a finely painted scene of Venus in the moonlight, stamped verso ‘Steele & Wood. Stoke on Trent.’ Image size 25cm high and 14.5cm wide $1,500-2,500
208 A GERMAN 800 SILVER & BONE INSET BUST, CIRCA 1900 modelled as a young woman, mounted on a stone base, 8.5cm high $600-800
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FURNITURE
48 A GOOD NORTH ITALIAN RENAISSANCE REVIVAL CARVED MIRROR, LATE 19TH CENTURY Finely carved with male figures, the stepped cushion fronted frame picked out in gilt, 80 x 143cm $500-800
45 AN ENGLISH 18TH CENTURY CHINOISERIE BLACK JAPANNED CHEST ON STAND Decorated overall with Chinoiserie landscapes, the chest and stand with long and short drawers, 107 x 60 x 178cm $2,000-3,000
43 A GOOD PAIR OF NORTH ITALIAN RENAISSANCE REVIVAL CARVED WALNUT CONSOLE TABLES, LATE 19TH CENTURY Finely carved with rococo scrolls and ribbon festooned putti, later fabric top, 122 x 59 x 90cm $2,000-3,000
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FURNITURE
42 A GOOD PAIR OF NORTH ITALIAN RENAISSANCE REVIVAL CARVED HALL CHAIRS, LATE 19TH CENTURY Finely carved with male figures and ‘A’ initialled sheld cartouche, 118cm high $800-1,200
46 A GEORGE III MAHOGANY, BURL AND ROSEWOOD CROSSBANDED LINEN PRESS The inset cupboard doors enclosing fitted shelves, above long and short drawers, 88 x 40 x 213cm $1,000-2,000
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FURNITURE
194 A FRENCH GILTWOOD CONVEX MIRROR, MID 19TH CENTURY crested with gilded cupid and dolphins, brass candle sconces to each side. 95cm high and 103cm wide $1,500-2,500
192 A CUT BRASS INLAID DROP SIDE SOFA TABLE, 19TH CENTURY the rectangular top decorated with brass inlay following its outer edge and lower face above a quadripartite base with four splayed legs on brass claw feet, 72cm high by 144cm long and 61cm deep approximately $600-800
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FURNITURE
261 A SHERATON REVIVAL ASTRAGAL GLAZED CABINET, EARLY 20TH CENTURY the single door astragal glazed front, above a pierced apron, raised on four legs. 168cm high by 86cm wide, and 38cm deep $1,200-1,500
272 A MID 19TH CENTURY MAHOGANY CENTER TABLE platform base with a fluted column 76cm high, 165cm diameter approximately $800-1,200
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EUROPEAN FURNITURE
210 A DUTCH OAK CABINET, 18TH CENTURY the top section with two astragal doors above a central drawer, and below, a two door cupboard set on bun feet, 217cm high, by 129cm wide and 51cm deep $3,000-4,000
195 A SPANISH OAK, ELM AND FRUITWOOD HALL TABLE, LATE 17TH CENTURY the rectangular top above a pair of carved drawers on turned legs united by two stretchers. 83.5cm high, by 181cm long, and 55.5cm deep $1,200-1,800
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205 A FRENCH FRUITWOOD SERPENTINE COMMODE, LATE 18TH/19TH CENTURY with three drawers with brass handles and locks. 85.5cm high, 116cm wide, 65cm deep. $2,000-3,000
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EUROPEAN FURNITURE
199 A LARGE FRENCH GILTWOOD OVERMANTLE MIRROR, 19TH CENTURY oval in shape with a gilded floral encrusted frame adorned with foliate scrolls and ribbon design 164cm high and 168cm wide $3,000-5,000
EUROPEAN FURNITURE
24 A FINE LOUIS PHILIPPE PERIOD KINGWOOD PARQUETRY MEUBLE D’APPUI Of inverted breakfront form with Carrara marble top, in tulip, kingwood with purple wood, stain and fruitwood inlays, fitted with strung shelves, with ormolu mounts, 303 x 62 x 102cm $3,000-5,000
23 AN IMPORTANT FRENCH 18TH CENTURY LOUIS XV CORBEILLE CANAPE The finely carved curved back centred by floral spray in relief, with satin upholstered padded back and sides, 200 x 96 x 100cm
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PROVENANCE: The Estate of the late James Fairfax AC, purchased pre 1975 Partridge London $2,000-3,000
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EUROPEAN FURNITURE
19 FRENCH SIGNED AUBUSSON TAPESTRY, FIRST HALF OF THE 20TH CENTURY Depicting a castle within a classical landscape and diaper border,165 x 193cm $2,600-3,600
26 A FINE FRENCH LOUIS XV STYLE NAPOLEON III PERIOD MARQUETRY CENTRE TABLE In tulip, king and ebonised woods with gilt mounts, 110 x 60 x 74cm $2,800-3,800
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M I L I TA R Y
91 WILLIAM PARKER CASED SET OF PERCUSSION DUELLING PISTOLS, CIRCA 1800’S Scroll engraved bolted locks, baize lined mahogany case, mostly complete with accoutrements, 41 x 22.5 x 7cm, pistols are 32.5cm long $3,000-5,000
85 A RARE ENGLISH RAPIER, 17TH CENTURY With tapering blade and dish hilt, 106cm in length, blade length is 87cm $1,500-2,500
86 A RUSSIAN MILITARY COSSACK SABER (SHASHKA) Together with brass mounted scabbard, sword is 100cm in length, blade is 86cm in length, scabbard length is 88cm $500-800
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A U S T R A L I A N D E C O R AT I V E A R T S
307 ROBERT PRENZEL (1866-1941) A KOOKABURRA PANEL A rare relief carved panel depicting a kookaburra on a leafy eucalyptus branch with gum nuts and blossoms signed ‘R. Prenzel 1912’ to the lower left and a further ink stamp to the reverse, ROBT PRENZEL, TOORAK ROAD, SOUTH YARRA, EUROPEAN LABOUR ONLY, 62cm x 97.5cm $30,000-40,000
306 AN AUSTRALIAN OAK MELBOURNE STOCK EXCHANGE CHAIR, 19TH CENTURY modelled in the Gothic revival style, the green leather upholstered back surmounted by a carved monogram and three fleur de lys finials, the roll over arms and contoured seat raised on turned legs and stretchers. This chair is one of 120 used for 70 years by the Melbourne Stock Exchange, until the close of call trading at that exchange in December 1961 $5,000-7,000
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S I LV E R
73 TWO RARE EMBOSSED DUTCH SILVER CHOCOLATE POTS, CIRCA 1890 Each embellished with biblical scenes and with turned ebony handles, 21cm high (2) $600-900 76 AN INDIAN SILVER PEDESTAL BOWL, UNMARKED BUT PROBABLY KARACHI INDIA/ PAKISTAN, CIRCA 1900 Finely chased with village scene, 9cm high $400-600
75 AN INDIAN SILVER THREE PIECE TEA SET AND TRAY, KUTCH INDIA EARLY 20TH CENTURY Comprising a coffee pot, milk jug, sugar pot and tray $500-800
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S I LV E R
303 A GEORG JENSEN SILVER TEA SET, CIRCA 1930 hand beaten, with ebonised handles and finials, approximately 828gms silver (including handles), tea pot measuring 16.5cm high $2,000-3,000
304 A VICTORIAN STERLING SILVER CLARET JUG MARTIN, HALL & CO / LONDON / CIRCA 1881 inscribed ‘VICTORIA YACHT CLUB/ PRIZE / 1ST PRIZE YACHT RACE WON BY Mr Phipps Turnbulls / CUTTER/ TANIWHA / 29th April, 1882’, approximately 1282 gms silver, 36.5cm high $2,500-3,500
302 A STERLING SILVER DRINK SET BY STUART DEVLIN / LONDON / CIRCA 1980 hand beaten, with an applied gilt silver relief band depicting nude figures, approximately 1788 gms silver, tallest decanter measuring 29.5cm high $4,000-6,000
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CLOCKS
67 A VICTORIAN GILT BRASS QUARTER CHIMING STRUT CLOCK IN THE MANNER OF THOMAS COLE, LONDON MID 19TH CENTURY, RETAILED BY PAINE The silver dial expertly chased with Roman numeral and blue enamel hands, 16cm high $8,000-10,000
71 A RARE AND IMPORTANT JAEGER LECOULTRE 150TH ANNIVERSARY GILT BRASS ATMOS CLOCK, CIRCA 1983 Atmos patented movement, 14 jewels with white dial with pierced centerfield, case numbered, movement signed and numbered, height 33cm (including dome glass) $4,000-6,000
68 A LARGE BLACK MARBLE AND ORMOLU MANTEL CLOCK BY RINGO FRERES OF PARIS, CIRCA 1870 of architectural form with ormolu mounts and twin acanthus handles with cast mask attenuation and drop rings, the enamelled circular dial with Roman numerals and Arabic outer numerals, with hour and half hour striker, on ormolu base, 54cm high. PROVENANCE: The Leo Steiner Collection, thence by descent, Private collection, Sydney OTHER NOTES: Cf. Paris Universal Exhibition Catalogue 1867, illustrated p. 55 $4,000-6,000
66 A GEORGE II CHINOISERIE BLACK JAPANNED LONGCASE CLOCK, CIRCA 1750 Decorated overall with Chinoiserie landscapes, 45 x 23 x 230cm $1,200-2,200
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CLOCKS
273 A 19TH CENTURY PUTTI CLOCK enamel face marked ‘Haria’, adorned with three gilt putti and mounted on a marble platform base 30cm high by 26cm wide and 13cm deep $2,000-3,000
276 A FRENCH BRASS AND SPELTER FIGURAL MANTEL CLOCK, 19TH CENTURY architectural themed case in gilt bronze, flanked with two female spelter figures, the base decorated with pierced foliate panels and porcelain insets, eight day strike, 50.5cm high, by 54cm wide, and 17cm deep $1,500-2,500 278 A MAHOGANY LONGCASE CLOCK, BY JOHN ASPINWALL LIVERPOOL, CIRCA 1800 circular silvered dial framed by pierced spandrels, foliate engraved centre with subsidiary seconds dial and concentric calendar, signed John Aspinwall, Liverpool. The upper arch displays a hand painted landscape scene above two brass hemispheres. The well figured case of rich colour, with swan neck cresting and central floral finial to hood, shaped top to the trunk door flanked by gilt metal mounted columns, raised on bracket feet $6,000-8,000
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I N T E R N AT I O N A L D E C O R AT I V E A R T S
22 A ‘GINBARI’ AND ENAMEL PAINTED VASE, PROBABLY LIMOGES Painted with putti and foliate design,15cm high $500-800
58 A GERMAN 18TH CENTURY BONE AND WOODEN FIGURE OF A BEGGAR Finely modelled holding a cane, 26cm high $400-600
56 AN EARLY 19TH CENTURY CONTINENTAL ENGINE TURNED 18CT GOLD BOX of rectangular form, stamped with hallmarks, 68.10 grams $1,000-2,000
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200 A RUSSIAN ICON WITH SILVER OKLAD, 19TH CENTURY painted in tempera paint, and covered by an embossed and pierced silver oklad. Depicting Christ with his twelve apostles. 31cm high by 27cm wide $2,000-3,000
201 A RUSSIAN ICON, ‘THE DAY OF CELEBRATION’, CIRCA 1800 painted in tempera paint. Depicting the resurrection of Jesus, told in four episodes: the angels by the grave, the resurrection from the grave, the descent to hell and the appearance by Christ by the Tiberian lake. This central scene is framed by twelve subsidiary scenes, devoted to the series of great religious celebrations in a year: the hospitality of Abraham (Trinity), the birth of Maria, entrance of Maria in the Temple, The Gospel (good news), the birth of Christ, dedication of Christ in the temple, baptism of Christ, Christ’ transfiguration on Mount Thabor, entry in Jerusalem, Ascension, awakening of Maria, Cross exaltation. 31cm high by 26.5cm wide $3,000-4,000
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I N T E R N AT I O N A L D E C O R AT I V E A R T S
207 A PAIR OF ORNATE LOUIS XV STYLE BRASS CANDELABRA four branches and one central candle stick, incorporating putti and foliate ornamentation. 63cm high $1,800-2,800
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311 Detail Opposite A RARE PALACE SIZE FINE SILK AND WOOL HAND KNOTTED PERSIAN NAIEN CARPET classical design with an outstanding sunburst medallion thirty two lobed star and quartered corner medallion in a field of Shah Abbasi palmets in a rich Persian indigo ground field, with approximately 650,000 knots per square meter. Origin, Iran 500 x 400cm $9,000-12,000
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96 A PERSIAN PURE SILK QUM RUG In the ‘Birds of Paradise & Presentation of Happiness’ design. 107 x 157cm $1,000-2,000
94 A FINE PERSIAN PURE SILK QUM RUG In the ‘Birds of Paradise’ design. 103 x 150cm $1,000-2,000
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97 A PERSIAN PURE SILK QUM RUG With French influences on a coral ground, accompanied with a certificate of origin. 104 x 159cm $1,000-2,000
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Enquiries valuations@leonardjoel.com.au 03 9826 4333 Sold for the Smibert Estate, Adelaide in 2011 for $39,040
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CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS - SUMMARY To be read in conjunction with our General Conditions of Business as displayed during the viewing and auction. Special Conditions of Sale – Jewellery Jewellery and watches offered by Leonard Joel are sometimes accompanied by an Independent valuation as stated in the catalogue. These valuations are conducted by registered valuers and are offered purely as independent opinions. Variation may be found as to the colour, clarity and size of stones described in these reports, consequently Leonard Joel does not guarantee these Independent Valuations. Where stones can be weighed accurately, weights will be provided. Weights of set stones are estimates only and are provided to the best of our technical ability. Gram weight on gold and other precious metals are also given as an approximation. Wristwatches and pocket watches are offered in there current condition and Leonard Joel does not guarantee that they are in working order. Items may be thoroughly inspected during the viewing period or by prior arrangement. GST In the event that the vendor is registered for Goods & Services Tax (GST), the invoice to the buyer will provide a separate entry for the GST which is included in the purchase price. All Leonard Joel charges for services referred to in this catalogue are exclusive of GST. Overseas buyers may be entitled to a rebate for GST charged. For further information contact: Marie McCarthy accountant@leonardjoel.com.au Admission Leonard Joel has the right at its sole discretion without assigning any reason therefore to refuse admission to the premises or attendance at any of its sales of any person. Commission (Absentee) Bids Leonard Joel will execute absentee bids when instructed. Lots will be bought as cheaply as allowed by other bids and/ or reserves. Telephone Bidding Buyers interested in bidding by telephone should contact Leonard Joel as soon as possible. Please note that telephone bidding facilities are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Bidder Registration To recognise bidders during the sale all intending buyers are required to complete a Bidder Registration Form providing full photo identification and appropriate references if required before the Sale which will enable them to bid by way of a numbered paddle allocated to them. Buyer’s Premium There will be a buyer’s premium added to all purchases. The buyer’s premium will be calculated at the rate of 24% of the hammer price on each lot. This is inclusive of GST. The buyer’s premium is reflected by a reduction in the Seller’s Commission and is a common practice throughout Australia and overseas. Property subject to the Artist Resale Royalty Lots with the § sign will be subject to payment of the Artist Resale Royalty in the event that the lot is sold for a hammer price of $1,000 or more. The Australian Resale Royalty is a flat rate of 5 percent (5%) levy on the hammer price (including GST). The Australian Resale Royalty is payable by the buyer in addition to the buyer’s premium plus applicable GST. Damage Any viewer who damages a Lot will be held liable for all damage caused and shall reimburse Leonard Joel for all costs and expenses relating to rectification of such damage. Title Leonard Joel guarantees good title to all lots.
Warranties and Condition Reports. Condition reports will be available for any lot upon request, subject to conditions. Estimates Estimates are a reflection of Leonard Joel’s opinion of the current market values, based on historic and current market realisations of similar lots. Estimates are inclusive of any GST, which may be applicable. Actual prices at this sale may fall short or exceed the estimates. Payment In any event accounts must be settled with Leonard Joel no later than 4pm two days after the auction. Attention is specifically drawn to condition 21 of the Buyer’s Conditions of Sale. Payment may be made by way of cheque, most credit cards, eftpos or telegraphic transfer. Please note: payments made by cheque are subject to a 5 day clearance before goods can be collected. (1.20% administration fee applies for Visa and Mastercard, 3% for American Express and Diners is not accepted.) Bank telegraph transfers should be directed to: Account name: Leonard Joel Pty Ltd Address: Bank West 62 Elizabeth Street Melbourne, VIC 3000 Australia BSB: 303-111 Account no: 1304963 Collection of Lots Purchased lots must be collected no later than two days after the auction; otherwise lots shall be moved to storage at the Buyer’s expense (see below). Lots are at the Buyer’s risk from the fall of the hammer. It is strongly advised that overseas and interstate purchasers and absentee bidders make their arrangements with Leonard Joel in advance of the Sale. Charges are outlined below and are quoted in Australian dollars. Removal and Storage ‘Any lot not collected by 4.30pm Wednesday 9th May, will be removed to third party storage in Melbourne at the buyer’s expense.’ Removal Charges Each lot Storage Charges Each lot
Exporting Significant Australian Cultural Heritage The export of Australia’s significant cultural heritage is regulated under the Protection of Movable Cultural Heritage Act 1986 (PMCH Act.) It is not intended to restrict normal and legitimate trade in cultural property and does not affect an individual’s right to own or sell within Australia. The PMCH Act implements a system of export permits for certain heritage objects defined as ‘Australian protected objects’. More information is available on the Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts’ website: http://www.arts.gov.au/movable_heritage Enquiries can be made to the Cultural Property Section at the Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts, phone 02 6274 1810 or email movable.heritage@environment.gov.au CITES Regulations It is the buyer’s sole responsibility to comply with all export and import regulations relating to your purchases and also to obtain any relevant export and/or import licences. The refusal of any import or export licences, any delay in obtaining such licences or any limitation on your ability to export a lot shall not permit the cancellation of the sale. Please note that all lots marked with the symbol * are subject to CITES regulations when exporting these items outside of Australia. Information about these regulations may be found at www.environment.gov.au/biodiversity/trade-use/cites/ index.html or may be requested from: The Director International Wildlife Trade Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities GPO Box 787 CANBERRA ACT 2601 Transport and Shipping for this auction
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Protection of Movable Cultural Heritage Act 1986 (PMCH Act). Buyers should be aware of the PMCH Act which protects Australia’s heritage of movable cultural objects and supports foreign countries’ right to protect their heritage of movable cultural objects. The PMCH Act regulates the export of nationally significant heritage objects, it is not intended to restrict normal and legitimate trade in cultural property, and does not affect an individual’s right to own or sell objects, within Australia. The PMCH Act was enacted in response to the 1970 UNESCO Convention on the Means of Prohibiting the Illicit Import, Export and Transfer of Ownership of Cultural Property. It is the responsibility of the Buyer to ensure that the export of any lots purchased are not subject to, or in breach of, this Act. Information about the PMCH Act, the Protection of Movable Cultural Heritage Regulations 1987 and the 1970 UNESCO Convention, can be found on the Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts website at: http://www.environment.gov.au/heritage/movable/index.html
Sydney PACK AND SEND kingscross@packsend.com.au 02 9331 2700 Melbourne PACK AND SEND southyarra@packsend.com.au 03 9521 5822 Sydney & Melbourne GRACE FINE ART - Peter Orinuela porinuela@grace.com.au 1300 766 233 Collection and Storage Purchased lots must be collected no later than 4.30pm Wednesday 9th May; other wise lots shall be moved to storage at the Buyer’s expense. Leonard Joel proudly supports IFAW IVORY All lots within this catalogue containing ivory: (i) comply with our voluntary policy position that can be read and downloaded from our website and (ii) meet our obligations under CITES; relevant documentation pertaining to these lots will be available on our website and upon request.
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Sale Rooms MELBOURNE 333 Malvern Road, South Yarra, Melbourne VIC 3141 Telephone: (03) 9826 4333 Facsimile: (03) 9826 4544 Interstate: 1800 264 333 SYDNEY 39 Queen Street, Woollahra, Sydney NSW 2025 Telephone: (02) 9362 9045 Facsimile: (03) 9826 4544 Interstate: 1800 264 333 email: info@leonardjoel.com.au leonardjoel.com.au MANAGING DIRECTOR & NATIONAL HEAD OF COLLECTIONS John Albrecht BA LLB MBA
Leonard Joel Specialists ART Sophie Ullin BA Hons, National Head of Art Olivia Fuller BArtTh, Specialist Lucy Foster EMA, Specialist Phoebe Ellis, Specialist Daizi Zheng, Administrator ABORIGINAL ART Sophie Ullin BA Hons, National Head of Art DECORATIVE ARTS Chiara Curcio BA, Head of Decorative Arts, Melbourne Robert Williams, Head of Decorative Arts, Sydney Dominic Kavanagh MFA, Assistant Trevor Fleming, BA (Asian Studies), M.Mgmt (Arts), Specialist, Japanese Art Carl Wantrup, Specialist, Asian Art JEWELLERY John D’Agata F.G.A.A., National Head of Jewellery Elizabeth Stannard, BMus (Hons) GG AJP (GIA), Senior Specialist Bethany McGougan, BA Hons, MSc, Manager, Jewellery & Luxury Karen Tidball F.G.A.A., Assistant Maria Fayyaz-Toussi, Specialist, Sydney Kerry Dobson, Administrator Mary Kenny BA, Dip. Ed., Consultant Henrietta Maiyah, Consultant
COLLECTABLES Nora Merralls, Manager & Specialist Administrator Dominic Kavanagh MFA, Specialist LUXURY Bethany McGougan, BA Hons, MSc, Manager, Jewellery & Luxury MODERN DESIGN Anna Grassham BA Contemporary Arts, Head of Modern Design
Thursdays at Leonard Joel FURNITURE Tanith Harley, Manager William Broadhurst, Assistant Toby Lennox-Hilton, Assistant COLLECTABLES Maxine Winning, Manager Moi Rogers, Assistant VALUATIONS Caroline Tickner, BA Hons, F.G.A.A., Head of Valuations ACCOUNTS Marie McCarthy, Chief Financial Officer Michelle Draper, Account Manager Andrea Del Campo, Accountant FRONT OFFICE Kim Clarke, Front of House Manager Amelia Lewis, Receptionist Sarah Horvath, Administrator Keryn Gilchrist, Database OPERATIONS & LOGISTICS Anthony Riepsamen, Manager COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING Claire Mazzone, Manager Nicole Kenning, Marketing Consultant PHOTOGRAPHY Adam Obradovic, Senior Photographer Joseph Hammond, Photographer DESIGN Maria Rossi, Finished Artist e-mail all lower case firstname.surname@leonardjoel.com.au
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26 Detail A FINE FRENCH LOUIS XV STYLE NAPOLEON III PERIOD MARQUETRY CENTRE TABLE $2,800-3,800 VIEW IN SYDNEY
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