The Collector's Auction by Leonard Joel

THE COLLECTOR’S AUCTION AUCTION TUESDAY 29 MARCH 2022, SYDNEY

AUCTION CATALOGUE VOLUME 15 ISSUE 6 LJ8446

COVER Lot 334 (detail) A LARGE PAIR OF CHINESE CARVED CINNABAR LACQUER CHESTS $8,000 – 12,000 Lot 267 (detail) LOUIS CHALON (French, 1866-1940) La Mer bronze, parcel gilt bronze, verde green marble Height 79cm $12,000 – 18,000

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THE COLLECTOR'S AUCTION AUCTION TUESDAY 29 MARCH 2022, 2PM SYDNEY THE BOND, 36-40 QUEEN STREET WOOLLAHRA NSW 2025

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If a picture is worth a thousand words, then an object must be tantamount to a novel. In our latest Collector’s Auction you will find a trove of stories about craftmanship, ownership, connoisseurship and fashion to enthral you. The first tale is that of Gordon and Jackie Samuels who together formed an enduring legacy. Their daughter, Selina Samuels, has kindly written some words on the following page which take us on a journey through these artefacts that were acquired during their long marriage and life partnership. The next chapter tells a story of modern Australian life with outback landscapes from artists including D’Arcy Doyle (lot 64), Graham Cox (lot 67), Geoff Dyer (lot 57 & 68), and Denise Mung (Lot 75). Our always eclectic decorative arts offering boasts Australian and international designers, some inspired by flora and fauna such as Robert Prenzel and Grace Seccombe’s Kookaburras (lot 111, 112 & 129), Patrick Mavros’ silver animals (lot 108, 109 & 110), and ceramic wares by Moorcroft (lot 113 & 114) and Worcester (lot 119). The jewel bright colours of the collection of Italian and Scandinavian art glass enliven any home. The fine furniture in the auction includes an exemplary piece of Georgian craftmanship and ingenuity in the Morgan & Sanders mahogany dining table (lot 174); with its seamlessly interlocking six leaves extending to over 3.5m, one can only imagine the entertaining dinner parties it has hosted over the past 200 years. The group of British Watercolours (lot 183-203) lead us through various stages of the development of the watercolour and together provide a brief but effective history of the most popular art form that flourished in the 19th century. The pieces in our traditional fine and decorative art offering house a myriad of faces, no doubt each with their own tale, such as Jan Portielje’s elegant questioning lady (lot 215), the penitent Magdalene (lot 223), and the bronzes of Adonis (lot 226), the Borghese Gladiator (lot 253), and our alluring cover lot by Louis Chalon (lot 267). To conclude the auction our Asian works of art speak of a bygone world and host many secrets long lost to the passage of time such as a Japanese suit of armour from the Meiji Period (lot 296), six Chinese stucco heads of Luohans (lot 320), and two Vietnamese stoneware jars from the 13th century (lot 291 & 292). Whichever story you find in the auction to captivate you we hope it’s one you keep going back to and re-visiting time and time again. — Madeleine Norton | Decorative Arts & Fine Art Specialist

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The Gordon and Jackie Samuels Collection LOTS 1–44 The beautiful pieces of art, furniture and objects collected here belonged to a couple who played significant roles – both individually and as a partnership – in the public and intellectual life of this country. Gordon Jacob Samuels was born in London in 1923 and Jacqueline Kott was born in Perth in 1927. They met in Sydney in 1956, married on 4 April 1957 and went on to form an enduring and creative partnership. Gordon was a barrister and then a QC, appointed a judge of the Supreme Court in 1972, the Chancellor of the University of NSW (1976-1994) and then Governor of NSW (19962001). Jackie was a prominent actor in radio, television, film and particularly on stage in the 1950s and 1960s, most often remembered for her stand-out role as Martha in Edward Albee’s excoriating Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf. She was also a committed supporter of the Arts and served as an artist member of the Australia Council, was on the board of NIDA and a trustee of the Sydney Opera House. They supported Gordon and Jackie Samuels

each other’s professional ambitions and had a shared commitment to serving their community, which was clearly in evidence at UNSW and in their shared gubernatorial responsibilities. This collection of their prized possessions represents their partnership; the bringing together of items they inherited as well as those they amassed during their marriage. There is the impressive collective of silver tableware that Gordon inherited from his mother Zelda, and the hand-painted ceramics and Persian carpets that Jackie’s father Max Kott bought to adorn the timber floors of the old house of Jackie’s childhood on the banks of the Swan River. Gordon and Jackie collected the furniture over time, but I remember most of it from my childhood in our house in Bellevue Hill. There is Jackie’s beloved George III corner cupboard that took pride of place in the dining room, full of decanters of brandy and liqueurs. There is Gordon’s desk that was originally in his barrister’s chambers on the 8th Floor of Wentworth Chambers in Phillip St and then in his study at home. I

Gordon and Jackie Samuels in their younger days.

remember him sitting at that desk writing legal judgments late into the night. They also collected a variety of artworks together, sometimes the work of friends, sometimes to commemorate an official visit to a region in NSW. The Norman Lindsay cartoons graced the walls of Gordon’s study, while Jackie enjoyed the mystical quality of Michael Shannon’s Figures on a Jetty. Rapotec’s large untitled work had pride of place in the sitting room, with the stormy dark sky and rusty earth contrasting with a green of the walls. Jackie particularly loved Greg Irvine’s statue of a seated girl and jokingly called it “Jackie”, so for many years I believed it was a representation of my mother! And, of course, there is the serene portrait of Jackie that Gordon commissioned from Judy Cassab, feeling it was only apt that she should be painted by one of the greatest female portrait painters of her generation, fittingly also a Jew. My parents were not strategic collectors, but everything that they had was meaningful to them and fundamentally beautiful, representing their gracious and generous lives, well lived. — Selina Samuels | February 2022, Sydney 5

1 JANET DAWSON (b. 1935) Cabbage 3 2004 pastel on paper 33.5 x 37.5cm (56.5 x 73cm framed) PROVENANCE: Stella Downer Fine Art, Waterloo (label verso) acquired from the above 2010 (accompanied by original purchase receipt) $300-500 2 JANE CHANDLER Inside/Outside 2012 oil on panel in two parts signed and dated verso: P. J CHANDLER / 2012 20 x 55cm (21.5 x 26.5cm framed) PROVENANCE: Stephen McLaughlan Gallery, Melbourne acquired from the above 2012 (accompanied by original purchase invoice)

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EXHIBITIONS: “Jane Chandler”, Stephen McLaughlan Gallery, Melbourne, 5 - 22 September 2012, no.3 $100-200 3 MICHAEL SHANNON (1927-1993) Spindrift 1975 oil on canvas signed and dated lower left: Shannon 75 51 x 61cm (71 x 81cm framed) PROVENANCE: Macquarie Galleries, Sydney acquired from the above 1972 EXHIBITIONS: “Michael Shannon”, Macquarie Galleries, Sydney, 27 September - 9 October 1972, no. 24 $1,500-2,500 4 TOM CARMENT (b. 1954) Oil Tanker, from Botany Cemetery 2009 watercolour & gouache on paper titled, signed and dated verso: Oil Tanker, from Botany Cemetery 23 x 31cm (49 x 55cm framed) PROVENANCE: Damien Minton Gallery, Sydney acquired from the above 2009 (accompanied by original purchase receipt) EXHIBITIONS: “Tom Carment: New Pictures”, Damien Minton Gallery, Sydney, 10 - 28 November 2009, no. 51 $200-400

5 MARINA FINLAY (b. 1961) Bouquet oil on panel titled and inscribed verso: 11 BOUQUET 46 x 29cm (54 x 37cm framed) $200-400 6 GREG IRVINE (b. 1947) Beach Girl ceramic sculpture incised signature verso: RVINE Height 61cm standing PROVENANCE: Bonython Art Gallery, Sydney acquired from the above 1969 EXHIBITIONS: “Greg Irvine”, Bonython Art Gallery, Sydney, 27 September - 22 October 1969, no. 10 $300-500 7 SADIE WIGGINS Shoalhaven River Near Nowra oil on board signed lower left: Sadie Wiggins inscribed verso: SHOALHAVEN RIVER - NOWRA / NEAR HANGING ROCK / Artist: Sadie Wiggins 29 x 44cm (48 x 63cm framed) $100-200 8 HARRY PIDGEON (b. 1943) Hunter Skyline watercolour and gouache on paper signed top right: Harry Pidgeon titled on label verso 37 x 55cm (63 x 81cm framed) $200-400

9 HARRY PIDGEON (b. 1943) Country Mailboxes watercolour on paper signed top right: Harry Pidgeon 74 x 54cm (109 x 88cm framed) $300-500 10 STANISLAUS RAPOTEC (Slovenian/Australian, 1913-1997) Dawn Horizon oil on board 122 x 122cm $4,000-6,000 11 FRIEDEL WARMERS Early Morning Fishing watercolour on paper 37 x 55cm (57.5 x 75.5cm framed) $200-400

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12 CLIFTON PUGH (1924-1990) The Meeting 1980 etching ed. 36/40 signed and dated lower right: Clifton 80 titled lower centre: The Meeting edition lower left: 36/40 Image: 62.5 x 49.5cm, Sheet: 76 x 56cm (81 x 59.5cm framed) $300-500 13 KEVIN CONNOR (b. 1932) Untitled 1994 etching ed. 31/60 signed and dated lower right: Connor 94 editioned lower left: 31/60 Plate: 15.5 x 12.5cm (38 x 32.5cm framed) $100-200

14 NORMAN LINDSAY (1879-1969) Specially Selected pen on paper signed top left: NORMAN LINDSAY inscribed underneath: SPECIALLY SELECTED / The Manager (to seedy actor who has just got a job on tour) / “Look here, you know, that’s a terrible hat you’re wearing. / Haven’t you got another?” / The Seedy One: “Yes - two more” / The Manager: “Well, I wish to goodness you’d wear one of them instead of that thing.” / The Seedy One (with confidence): “Oh, no, you wouldn’t - not if you saw them.” 26 x 18cm (52 x 37.5cm framed) $800-1,200 15 NORMAN LINDSAY (1879-1969) Married Soldiers Insurance pen and ink on paper signed lower centre: NORMAN LINDSAY inscribed underneath: MARRIED SOLDIERS’ INSURANCE / A fund is being established to insure married soldiers with dependents. / The Child: “Our Daddy’s gone to the war to fight for you. / Will you help us if he gets killed?” 44 x 32.5cm (69 x 53cm framed) OTHER NOTES: Charles Hewitt Frames label affixed verso $800-1,200

16 NORMAN LINDSAY (1879-1969) Hard times pen on paper signed top left: NORMAN / LINDSAY inscribed underneath: HARD TIMES / Dosser: “Mornin’, graveyards, ‘ow do yer find things?” / Graveyards: “Find things! I ain’t found anythink but / two buttons an’ a cigar butt for the last two months.” 26 x 18.5cm (51 x 37.5cm framed) OTHER NOTES: Charles Hewitt Frames label affixed verso $800-1,200 17 JOSEPH JOHN SKELTON (British, 1783–1871) Physic Garden VC engraving inscribed upper centre: For the Year 1766 inscribed upper right: Pl. 66. inscribed below: Engraved by J. Skelton, the original by B. Green / Physic Garden VC. / Published as the Act directs Augst 1. 1820, by J. Skelton, St. Aldates, Oxford 17.5 x 23.5cm (22.5 x 30.5cm framed) $150-250

18 I. WHESSELL Balliol College 1832 engraving inscribed underneath: Drawn and Engraved by I. Whessell / BALLIOL COLLEGE / Published by I. Whessell and T Bartlett, Oxford, 1832 Image: 10.5 x 14.5 (29 x 32cm framed) $150-250 19 SYDNEY ROBERT JONES (1881-1966) Oxford etching signed in plate lower left: Sydney R. Jones signed in pencil in margin lower right: Sydney R. Jones Plate: 21 x 33.5cm (41 x 52cm framed) $200-300

20 VALERIE ANDERSON (b. 1951) Nesca House, Newcastle 1998 pen and watercolour on paper signed, titled and dated lower right: Val Anderson / 1998 / NESCA HOUSE / NEWCASTLE - NSW 17 x 23cm (36 x 41cm framed) $100-200 21 HERBERT RAILTON (1857-1910) Inner Temple Library 1892 etching signed and titled lower right: Herbert Railton Inner Temple / Library 27 x 17cm (41 x 31cm framed) $150-250

22 A SET OF SIX CHINESE EXPORT SILVER TABLE SPOONS, AND MATCHING EPNS CUTLERY Fiddle thread and shell pattern, maker’s mark of Khecheong, circa 1850; and six modern dessert forks and spoons matching, all engraved S. OTHER NOTES: Khecheong worked from Club Street, Honam Island, Canton between 1840 and 1870. $300-500 23 A COLLECTION OF DECANTERS Including a pair of cut crystal ship’s decanters and another smaller, and four modern decanters of plain design. (7) Height of tallest 40cm $250-450

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25 24 A COLLECTION OF EUROPEAN PORCELAIN Comprising three Royal Copenhagen vases, painted with an orchid, a mallard and Copenhagen City Hall; two Bing & Grondahl figures of girls, and an Italian shell shaped dish surmounted by putti (6) $150-250 25 A GEORGIAN AND LATER SILVER CUTLERY SERVICE King’s pattern, six table forks London 1828 maker’s mark of William Eaton; six table knives and entree knives Sheffield 1971; and twelve fish knives and forks, London 1971. (30) Weight 2,058g excluding filled knives $2,000-3,000

26 A COLLECTION OF PORCELAIN TABLEWARE Comprising a “Woods Ivory” fish service; a KPM dessert service for 12 decorated with various flowers and a similar bowl; a set of six German H&G tea cups, saucers and cake plates; and a Czechoslovakian “Victoria Porelite” asparagus service for six including serving dish and butter jug. $400-600 27 TWO PAIRS OF SILVERPLATED CANDELSTICKS AND A QUANTITY OF SERVING CUTLERY Including a silver fruit set and various pieces of silverplated tableware. $200-300

28 AN AMERICAN PEWTER PRESENTATION BOWL Together with a Georg Jensen dish, two Victorian Sheffield plate decanter coasters and a modern bottle coaster, a Chinese box, an Italian silverplated dish and a pair of entree dishes and covers. (9) The presentation bowl engraved: To His Excellency The Honorable Gordon Samuels, AC Governor of New South Wales / Admiral J T Johnson, USN / Chief of Naval Operations $150-200 29 A COLLECTION OF SILVER AND SILVERPLATED TABLEWARE Including a pair of Georgian silver cauldron salts, a George V pierced bon-bon dish, and various other condiments, a tea strainer, sauce boats and other silverplated serving bowls. (approx. 20) $300-500

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30 A MAHOGANY PEDESTAL DESK In the Georgian style, the gilt tooled red leather top above three frieze drawers and three further drawers to each pedestal on bracket feet. Height 70cm, Width 168cm, Depth 91cm $500-800 31 A PERSIAN RUG With openwork medallion on an ivory ground with brown and blue spandrels and triple shah abbas flower border. 210 x 145cm $600-800

32 A LATE GEORGE III MAHOGANY CORNER CUPBOARD The reeded cornice above two pairs of panel doors with reeded mouldings enclosing shaped shelves on a plinth base. Height 199cm, Width 100cm, Depth 75cm $1,000-1,500 33 A HERIZ CARPET The stellar medallion on a russet flower strewn field with ivory spandrels within a triple flowerhead and foliate border. 330 x 250cm $1,500-2,000

34 A MID-CENTURY TEAK DINING TABLE AND SET OF CHAIRS The table with two draw leaf extensions on circular tapering legs, the eight dining chairs with swivelled upholstered backs within geometric shaped supports with a padded seat. Table: Height 73cm, Length 150cm (270cm extended), Depth 88cm $2,000-3,000

35 A MID-CENTURY TEAK SIDEBOARD The rectangular top above a pair of tambour fronted cupboards opening to reveal shelves, flanked by two sets of four drawers each with integral moulded leaf shaped pulls, on inset tapering legs. Height 84cm, Length 240cm, Depth 50cm $1,600-2,600

36 A PAIR OF MID-CENTURY TEAK BAR STOOLS BY TH BROWN The padded leather swivel seat with a shaped square back on four arched tapering supports, stamped THB to underside and one with paper label. Height 90cm OTHER NOTES: TH Brown remains Australia’s oldest operating furniture brand - established in Adelaide, South Australia in 1911. From the 1950s, TH Brown produced many of the most sought after midcentury furniture pieces produced in Australia. The most famous designs were the iconic ranges of Bar Stools, Coffee Tables and Dining Chairs, amongst many others - produced in Adelaide from the mid 1950’s through to the 1970’s. $1,200-1,800

37 A PERSIAN CARPET With five rows of three elephant’s foot medallions within multiple geometric borders. 330 x 220cm $500-800 38 A VICTORIAN OIL LAMP The frosted globular shade above a faceted reservoir on a reeded shaft and circular foot on ceramic base. Height 68cm $150-250 39 A CEDAR BLANKET BOX Late 19th century, with rising top and plinth base and later brass handles. Height 50cm, Width 105cm, Depth 60cm $400-600

40 A VICTORIAN CEDAR CHEST Of three drawers with turned knob handles and bobbin turned uprights on turned feet. Height 90cm, Width 93cm, Depth 46cm $500-800 41 A PERSIAN RUG With central lobate medallion on ivory ground with flowering urns, the crimson spandrels within triple flowerhead border. 230 x 150cm $500-800 42 A BAKHTIARI RUG With overall interlocking medallions within triple stepped medallion border. 130 x 200cm $400-600

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43 A GEORGE IV ROSEWOOD CARD TABLE The rectangular fold over top with baize lined interior above plain frieze on turned and leaf carved pedestal, the quatreform base terminating in scroll and lion paw feet concealing castors. Height 76cm, Width 92cm, Depth 45cm $1,000-1,500 44 JUDY CASSAB (1920-2015) Portrait of Jackie 1995 oil on canvas signed and dated lower left: Cassab 95 85 x 67cm (105 x 86cm framed)

PROVENANCE: commissioned by the Samuels family $1,000-1,500

Other Properties LOTS 45–182 45 VIC O’CONNOR (1918-2010) Devout Rabbi oil on canvas signed lower left: V. G. O’Connor 45 x 60cm (64 x 80cm framed) $2,000-3,000 46 VIC O’CONNOR (1918-2010) Victoria Market acrylic on paper laid on board signed and dated lower right: V G O’CONNOR ‘94 26 x 37.5cm (41 x 52cm framed) PROVENANCE: Bridget McDonnell Gallery (label verso) EXHIBITIONS: “Vic O’Connor, Recent Works on Paper”, Bridget McDonnell Gallery, Carlton, October 1994

OTHER NOTES: Paper label affixed verso with artist’s handwriting: “Market Study” / 94 / V. G. O’Connor $600-800 47 PAUL OSBORNE JONES OBE (1921-1997) Camelia Akebono & Imura watercolour and pencil on paper 35.5 x 34cm (60 x 48cm framed) PROVENANCE: Eddie Glastra Gallery, Paddington acquired from the above 1998 $800-1,200 46 48 JOHN HALL THORPE (1874-1947) Pansies circa 1922 woodblock print in colour signed lower right: Hall Thorpe label verso: A / HALL THORPE / Colour Woodcut Image: 16 x 15cm (40.5 x 32.5cm framed) PROVENANCE: John Nicholsons Fine Art Auctioneer & Valuer, UK, “Selected Prints, Watercolour Drawings and Oil Paintings”, 24 February 1999, lot 63 Private Collection, Sydney acquired from the above $1,200-1,800

49 JOHN HALL THORPE (1874-1947) Cowslips 1922 woodblock print signed lower right: Hall Thorpe label affixed verso: WOODCUT IN COLOUR / BY / HALL THORPE / FOR / HOME DECORATION Sheet size 27 x 23 cm (45.5 x 33 cm framed) PROVENANCE: Elegant Possessions UK Private Collection, Sydney acquired from the above OTHER NOTES: Label affixed verso reads: This woodcut is printed entirely from woodblocks cut by the artist. In the production of each subject a number of blocks are required, a separate one being cut for the printing of each colour in the picture. They are printed under the supervision of the artist, and each block with its colour is superimposed on the paper, until the finished result is obtained. The blocks are made of sycamore, maple, or boxwood. $1,200-1,800

50 MARGARET PRESTON (1875-1963) Anemones reproduction print 39 x 36cm (75 x 68cm framed) OTHER NOTES: An original woodblock edition of this artwork is housed in the Art Gallery of New South Wales. $100-200 51 PRO HART (1928-2006) Flowerscape oil on board signed lower right: Pro / Hart 27.5 x 20cm (51 x 43cm framed) PROVENANCE: Evan Mackley Fine Art & Antiques, Melbourne acquired from the above 5 February 2008 $1,500-2,500

52 MADELEINE WINCH (b. 1950) Tulip and Plum oil on canvas signed verso: Madeleine Winch title on label affixed verso: “Tulip + Plum” 30 x 30cm PROVENANCE: Bell Gallery, Berrima acquired from the above 2003 $200-400 53 CRISPIN AKERMAN (b. 1960) Tamarillos and Jug 1997 oil on canvas signed, titled and dated verso: Crispin Akerman ‘97 / “Jug and Tamarillos” 29.5 x 64cm PROVENANCE: Gallery 460, Gosford acquired from the above 1998 $600-800

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54 CRISPIN AKERMAN (b. 1960) Jar, Bowl and Jug 1998 oil on canvas signed, titled and dated verso: Crispin Akerman ‘98 / “Jar, Bowl and Jug” 36 x 46cm PROVENANCE: Gallery 460, Gosford acquired from the above 1998 $400-600 55 KIM SHANNON (b. 1952) After Morandi 2010 oil on panel initialled and dated lower right: KS 10 20 x 25cm PROVENANCE: acquired directly from the artist $200-400

56 MEL BRIGG (b. 1950) Approaching Storm oil on board signed lower left: MEL BRIGG titled verso: Approaching Storm 72 x 147cm (98 x 173cm framed) $1,000-2,000

58 COLLEEN PARKER (1944-2008) Track to the Dunes oil on canvas signed lower right: C M PARKER label with title and artist’s name affixed verso 41 x 51cm (52 x 63cm framed) $300-400

57 GEOFFREY DYER (b. 1947) Low Light III oil on canvas signed lower right: DYER titled verso: LOW LIGHT III inscribed on frame verso: LOW LIGHT III OFF THE COASTAL PLAIN BY GEOFF DYER 59.4 x 145.5cm (71.5 x 158cm framed)

59 JOHN MAITLAND Mother and children oil on canvas signed upper right 116 x 115cm

PROVENANCE: The Painters’ Gallery, Mona Vale (label verso) $6,000-8,000

PROVENANCE: Wentworth Galleries, Sydney acquired from the above $300-500

60 § KEN KNIGHT (b. 1956) The Sky is Fading from Purple to Mauve oil on board signed lower left: KEN KNIGHT signed and titled verso: “The Sky is fading from purple to mauve” / Ken Knight 120 x 120cm (133 x 133cm framed) $6,000-8,000 61 § RUBERY BENNETT (1893-1987) Sunny Clearing oil on board signed lower right: RUBERY BENNETT 14.8 x 19.8 cm (30 x 35cm framed) OTHER NOTES: Handwritten label affixed verso: Bennett W Rubery 1893 1987 / Sunny clearing, oil on board / 14.8 x 19.8 CM signed lower right $1,000-1,500 60

62 LEONARD LONG (1911-2013) Across the Valley 1988 oil on board signed and dated lower right: Leonard Long ‘88 30 x 40cm (76 x 86cm framed) $500-700 63 JOHN WILSON (b. 1930) Sunrise Gums oil on board signed lower left: JOHN WILSON 90 x 120cm (121 x 152cm framed) $1,000-1,500

64 § D'ARCY DOYLE (1932-2001) The Bullock Train Hauling Timber oil on board signed lower right: d’Arcy . W . Doyle 51cm x 60cm (72 x 81cm framed) $4,000-6,000 65 PRO HART (1928-2006) Old Ruins watercolour signed lower left: Pro/Hart 14 x 11cm (37.5 x 35cm framed) PROVENANCE: accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from John Hart (Pro Hart Sales Pty Ltd) $400-600

66 GLEN PREECE (born 1957) Bathers of Bendemeer 1993 oil on board signed lower right: Glen Preece inscribed verso: ‘BATHERS OF BENDEMEER ‘ 2 / Glen Preece / 93 37 x 45cm (60 x 68cm framed) PROVENANCE: Eddie Glastra Gallery, Paddington $800-1,200 67 GRAHAM COX (b.1941) Cliffs in the Megalong Valley oil on canvas signed lower left: Graham Cox 90.2 x 120.5cm (118 x 138cm framed)

PROVENANCE: Private Collection, Sydney $5,000-7,000 68 GEOFFREY DYER (b. 1947) Low Light, Lake Country II oil on canvas signed lower right: DYER titled and inscribed on stretcher verso: LOW LIGHT - LAKE COUNTRY II - BY GEOFF DYER 91.5 x 183cm $7,000-10,000 69 REINIS ZUSTERS (1919-1999) Meditation Study oil on canvas signed lower right: ZUSTERS inscribed on frame verso: by REINIS ZUSTERS / “MEDITATION STUDY” 45 x 30cm (60 x 44.5cm framed) PROVENANCE: Kenthurst Galleries, Sydney acquired from the above 1992 $600-800

70 BEN STACK (b. 1959) Faith 2002 oil on canvas signed lower right: Ben Stack signed, titled, dated and inscribed verso: FAITH / © Ben Stack 2002 / www.benstack.com.au 210 x 170cm PROVENANCE: Gift of the artist $1,500-2,500

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71 § JOHN COBURN (1925-2006) The 7th Day: God Rested screenprint, ed. 3/50 signed lower right: Coburn titled lower centre: The 7th Day: God rested editioned lower left: 3/50 Image: 69 x 51cm, Sheet: 76.5 x 55cm (93 x 71cm framed) PROVENANCE: Davidson Auctions, Sydney, “Australian and International Art”, 5 December 2021 acquired from the above $2,000-3,000 72 SHANTI DAVE (Indian, b. 1931) Untitled 1967 mixed media on canvas signed and dated lower left: Shanti Dave / 67 60 x 60cm (64 x 64cm framed) PROVENANCE: Gallery Gita, Oberoi Intercontinental Hotel, New Delhi (label verso) Acquired from the above 9 October 1968 71 © John Coburn/Copyright Agency 2022

EXHIBITIONS: “Shanti Dave”, Gallery Gita, Oberoi Intercontinental Hotel, New Delhi, 1968 $4,500-6,500 73 JEFFREY MAKIN (born 1943) Garden 1973 oil on canvas signed on label verso: Jeffrey Makin 165 x 165cm PROVENANCE: Gibson’s Auctions, “The Harry Oviss Collection: Part I”, Sunday 3 October 2021, lot 180 acquired from the above EXHIBITIONS: “George’s Invitation Prize for Painting”, George’s Gallery, Melbourne, 1974. “50 Years of the National Art School”, Bonython Gallery, Sydney, 1974. $4,000-6,000

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73 74 § WINGU TINGIMA (1920-2010) Kungkarrakalpa 2009 acrylic on canvas inscribed verso: TPWT09133 Wingu Tingima Nyapari 2009 Tjungu Palya 76.5 x 93.5cm PROVENANCE: Tjungu Palya Art Centre, Northern Territory (accompanied by original certificate) Private Collection, Adelaide Shapiro Auctioneers, Sydney, “20/21C Art and Design including a One Owner Collection of Aboriginal Art”, 16 June 2015, lot 308 $800-1,200

75 DENISE MUNG (b. 1979) Star Dreaming - Wardull ochre on paper 56 x 76cm (62 x 92cm framed) PROVENANCE: Warmun Art Centre, Western Australia (accompanied by original certificate) Nomad Art Productions, Parap, Northern Territory acquired from the above 2016 $400-600 76 HEINZ STEINMANN (b. 1943) The Waiting Fettler oil on board signed lower left: Heinz Steinmann titled on frame verso: THE WAITING FETTLER 55 x 52.4cm (78.6 x 76cm framed) PROVENANCE: Strawberry Hill Gallery, Sydney Private collection, Sydney $300-500

77 RUSSELL DRYSDALE (1912-1981) 45 Bound Coloured Plates and Six Loose Reproductions 1979 edition 310/520 in quarter bound leather with presentation box signed and numbered on frontispiece published by Collector Reproductions and Richmond Hill Press, 1979 Height 49cm, Width 33cm, Depth 3.5cm $200-400 78 MARTIN SHARP (1942-2013) Tiny Tim, Eternal Troubadour 1982 four-colour screenprint on white wove paper signed within image to print lower right: S signed lower left: M Sharpe dated lower centre: 4.9.82 signed lower right: Tiny / Tim 101.8 x 75.8cm (105.4 x 79.3cm framed) $400-600

79 § MARTIN SHARP (1942-2013) Max ‘The Birdman’ Ernst screenprint on foil 73 x 50cm (88.5 x 62.6cm framed) PROVENANCE: Shapiro Auctioneers, Sydney, "20/21C Art and Design including a One Owner Collection of Aboriginal Art", 16 June 2015, lot 262 acquired from the above $1,000-1,500 80 JOHN PERCEVAL (1923-2000) Rooster and Dog 1958 ink on paper signed and dated lower left: Perceval / ‘58 44 x 67.5cm (67.2 x 90.5cm framed) PROVENANCE: William Ellenden Fine Art Auctioneers, 1974 Private Collection, Sydney $800-1,200

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81 BARBARA TRIBE (1913-2000) The Spirit of the Sea 1933 plaster, later painted, on lacquered wooden base signed and dated verso: 1933 / BARBARA TRIBE SST Height 40cm, Width 39.5cm, Depth 21.5cm OTHER NOTES: At age 15 Tribe began her studies at the East Sydney Technical College (later known as the National Art School). After completing the course she was selected by sculptor Rayner Hoff to enter his threeyear sculpture diploma which she completed the year this sculpture was created (1933). Another cast is held in the collection of the Art Gallery of New South Wales. $1,500-2,500

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82 ROBERT DICKERSON (1924-2015) Ingrid charcoal on paper signed lower right: DICKERSON inscribed verso: ROBERT DICKERSON / “INGRID” 28 x 19cm (54 x 44cm framed)

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84 RAY CROOKE (1922-2015) Island Scene with Seated Priest oil on hessian laid on board 243.5 x 90.5cm (253 x 100.5cm framed) $8,000-12,000

PROVENANCE: Archers Auctioneers & Valuers, Katoomba, "Crown Collection (Sale 604)", 8 April 2001, lot 284 $2,000-3,000

85 DAVID DAVIES (1864-1939) Dieppe Market Day watercolour signed lower left: D. DAVIES 25 x 31cm (41 x 47cm framed)

83 RAY CROOKE (1922-2015) Island Scene with Figure Under Tree oil on hessian laid on board 243.5 x 90.5cm (253 x 100.5cm framed) $8,000-12,000

PROVENANCE: Woolley & Wallis, UK, “Old Masters, British & European Paintings - Day 1”, 11 August 2021, lot 236 $2,000-3,000

89 86 CHARLES CONDER (1868-1909) The Dressing Room lithograph A/P signed in stone lower right: CONDER signed and inscribed illegibly in pencil lower right: C. Conder inscribed in pencil lower left: artist’s proof 28 x 36.5cm (54 x 62cm framed) PROVENANCE: Josef Lebovic Gallery, Sydney Private Collection, Sydney Shapiro Auctioneers, “Three Centuries of Art and Design”, 2 December 2011, lot 331 acquired from the above $1,200-1,500

87 FREDERICK BROOK HITCH (English, 1897-1957) Standing Female Nude Gazing Over Her Shoulder bronze signed and dated: F Brook Hitch, SC, / 24 Height 52.5cm

89 NORMAN LINDSAY (1879-1969) Athena pencil on paper initialed lower middle: N. L 60 x 40cm (95 x 70cm framed)

PROVENANCE: Bonhams, London, “Period Design”, 8 September 2015, lot 101 acquired from the above $1,500-2,000

PROVENANCE: Showground Art Gallery (label verso) $3,000-5,000

88 NORMAN LINDSAY (1879-1969) Reclining Female Nude pencil on paper initialed lower centre: NL 59 x 46cm (97 x 88cm framed) $3,000-5,000

90 ENZO PLAZZOTTA (Italian, 1921-1981) Nadia Nerina - Arabesque II 1967 bronze signed and numbered: PLAZOTTA / 8-12 Height 60cm

91 JEAN-GABRIEL DOMERGUE (1889-1962) La Porte du Jardin oil on board signed lower right: Jean / Gabriel / Domergue 45 x 36.5cm (59 x 67cm framed)

PROVENANCE: Artarmon Galleries, acquired from the artist 4 October 1968 (accompanied by a copy of the purchase receipt and certificate of authenticity signed by the artist) Maurice Chapman, acquired from the above circa 1970s thence by descent

PROVENANCE: Dobiaschofsky Auktionen, Bern, "Internationale Kunst Sélection", 7 November 2014, lot 522 Dobiaschofsky Auktionen, Bern, "Kunst und antiquitäten", 12 May 2017, lot 461

OTHER NOTES: Italian-born British sculptor Enzo Plazzotta is primarily known for his bronze human and animal figures found in public spaces, many in London. His series of bronzes exploring the theme of dance were initially inspired by the South African prima ballerina Nadia Nerina, represented in the present lot, which demonstrates his deep understanding of movement and engaging use of the sculptural medium. $3,000-5,000

OTHER NOTES: Has been reframed in a Cadres E. Bouche frame with original framing label verso. Noé Willer has confirmed the authenticity of this painting. $6,000-8,000

Born in Bordeaux in 1889, Jean-Gabriel Domergue exhibited artistic talent from a young age with his landscape paintings winning him awards at French and Italian Salons from the age of 17. It wasn’t until the 1920s that his focus decidedly shifted to “la Parisienne” – the slender, casual, elegant and effervescent women of fashionable society. Throughout the course of his career he would go on to paint approximately 3,000 portraits of actresses, young dancers, members of the aristocracy and socialites. A modern Fragonard or Watteau, Domergue played an essential role in the evolution of fashion, not only designing for the most famous couturiers, including Paul Poiret and Henry Marque, but also establishing with his art the standard for beauty in the mid-20th century.

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101 92 DONGHIA: A CLEAR GLASS DOUBLE VASE Made by Seguso Vetri d`Arte, in two sections with a large ovoid section and a smaller spherical section, engraved “Donghia” near rim. Height 49cm $1,200-1,500 93 FLAVIO POLI & ARCHIMEDE SEGUSO: TWO MURANO GLASS VASES The first designed by Flavio Poli and produced by Seguso Vetri d’Arte of teardrop shape with central opening in blue and pink glass, the other of ribbed cylindrical design also in blue and pink glass. Poli: 27cm x 12cm; Seguso: 15cm x 9cm $800-1,200 94 FLAVIO POLI & SIMONE CENEDESE: TWO MURANO GLASS BOTTLES Each with a heavy base, one in pale yellow and deep green glass with a flared mouth designed by Flavio Poli and produced by Seguso, the other red and mauve glass of teardrop design by Cenedese. Blue: 30cm x 6.5cm, Red: 29cm x 6cm $500-700 95 LUIGI ONESTO: A MURANO GLASS TEARDROP VASE The sommerso glass in green and yellow with a pointed rim, engraved to base “L. Onesto Murano Italy”. Height 30cm, Width 15cm, Depth 10cm $600-800 96 SIMONE CENEDESE: A LARGE MURANO GLASS VESSEL Of flattened spherical form, the brown glass body with applied coloured trailing glass threads, engraved to underside “Simone Cenedese Murano”. Height 26cm, Diameter 48cm $2,000-3,000

97 KOSTA BODA: A ZOOM GLASS VASE Designed by Göran Wärff (b. 1933), of flared cylindrical design with a hollow red flashed base, the blue glass bowl with an internal design of air bubbles, engraved and numbered to base. Height 27cm $500-700 98 KOSTA BODA: A GLASS BOWL AND PAPERWEIGHT Designed by Göran Wärff (b. 1933), the clear glass bowl with internal lime green and blue swirls, the paperweight with similar decoration, both engraved to base. Bowl: Height 11cm, Diameter 15cm $400-600 99 ORREFORS: TWO SHALLOW GLASS BOWLS Designed by Nils Landsberg (1907-1991), both clear glass with internal green and black stripes, each engraved to base. Diameter of larger 23cm $500-700 100 ORREFORS: TWO ‘WATERFALL’ CRYSTAL VASES Designed by Edwin Örström (1906-1994), both of heavy ribbed design, one tall example and the other of spherical form, both engraved “Orrefors” to base. Height of taller 19.5cm $800-1,200

102 ELSA PERETTI FOR TIFFANY & CO.: TWO SIMILAR BLUE GLASS ‘THUMBPRINT’ BOWLS Both incised “Elsa Peretti for Tiffany” to base and Archimede Seguso Murano paper label. Larger: Diameter 28cm, Height 13.5cm $1,200-1,800 103 ARCHIMEDE SEGUSO: A MURANO GLASS ‘COORDINATE’ BOWL Of circular flared outline, the body with alternating green and blue spiral inclusions, engraved to base “Archimede Seguso Murano”. Diameter 32cm, Height 8.5cm $1,200-1,800 104 ARS CENEDESE: A MURANO GLASS BOTTLE VASE The ovoid cobalt blue body rising to a narrow flared neck of slightly ribbed design with internal silver avventurina decoration, engraved to base “ARS Cenedese Murano” and Cendedse Vetri paper label. Height 31.5cm $1,000-2,000 105 ANTONIO DA ROS FOR CENEDESE: A MURANO GLASS DEEP PLATE Of irregular circular outline, the thick clear glass with amber sommerso inclusions, engraved “Cenedese” to base. Diameter 29cm, Height 6cm $1,200-1,500

101 ALFREDO BARBINI (1912-2007): A MURANO GLASS CENTREPIECE BOWL In spherical clear glass with a broad flared amethyst glass rim, engraved “Barbini Murano” to underside. Height 10.5cm, Diameter 45.5cm $1,200-1,800

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106 A SET OF WATERFORD CRYSTAL STEMWARE In the ‘Trinity’ pattern, comprising eight champagne flutes, eight white wine glasses and eight red wine glasses, some with original paper labels and boxes. $800-1,200

109 A ZIMBABWEAN SILVER SUBMERGED CROCODILE BY PATRICK MAVROS Hallmarks and maker’s mark to base. Length 8.1cm, Weight 107.3g $400-600

107 DESNA: THREE ART DECO STYLE PERFUME BOTTLES Each with clear and frosted decoration, one with a design of birds, another with stopper decorated with a nude embracing couple, the third with a nude female torso. Height of tallest 16.5cm $200-400

110 A ZIMBABWEAN SILVER ELEPHANT BY PATRICK MAVROS From the Round Series, hallmarked and maker’s mark to reverse. Height 6cm, Width 8cm, Weight 229g $1,500-2,000

OTHER NOTES: Seccombe’s work was also available at the Taronga Zoo gift shop. After WWII, it was essential for overseas visitors to return home with a Grace Seccombe figurine. $800-1,200

111 A PAIR OF GRACE SECCOMBE CERAMIC KOOKABURRA BOOKENDS Each in streaked brown and green glaze with naturalistically painted bird. Height 12cm $1,000-2,000

113 MOORCROFT: TWO PIECES IN THE HIBISCUS PATTERN A small dish and a covered box, the dish with paper label to base and the box with impressed marks. Diameter of bowl 12cm $300-500

108 TWO ZIMBABWEAN SILVER MINIATURE RHINOCEROS BY PATRICK MAVROS One with a placecard holder, both on ebony plinths and signed with monogram PM in plaque on base. $300-500

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112 TWO PIECES OF GRACE SECCOMBE KOOKABURRA CERAMICS FOR TARONGA ZOO One trough vase in the form of a hollow log, the other a wall pocket, both incised “Taronga Zoo” and glazed green and brown. Length of trough 23cm

114 MOORCROFT: TWO PIECES WITH DIFFERENT PATTERNS ON BLUE GROUND Comprising a baluster vase in the blue Anemone pattern and a small dish in Orchid pattern, the vase with underglaze monogram and impressed marks, the dish with impressed marks. Height of vase 14.5cm $400-600 115 MOORCROFT: THREE PIECES IN THE POMEGRANATE PATTERN Comprising a small plate, a bottle vase and an ovoid vase, all with underglaze monogram and impressed marks, the ovoid vase also with impressed signature. Diameter of plate 22cm, Height of tallest vase 13cm $450-650 116 ‘BUTTERFLY GIRL (CAPTURED BIRD)’ A GOLDSCHEIDER EARTHENWARE FIGURE BY JOSEF LORENZL (AUSTRIAN, 1892-1950) Circa 1920, modelled as a woman wearing a cape-like dress, hand painted and glazed, printed and impressed factory marks: 5230 / 1813 / 11, underglazed mark to base: HAND-DECORATED / Goldscheider / Wien / MADE IN AUSTRIA. Height 46cm

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117 A PAIR OF ART DECO STYLE CHROMIUM PLATED WALL LIGHTS With opalescent glass shades (2). Length 16cm, Diameter of shades 18.5cm PROVENANCE: Leonard Joel, Sydney, “The Estate of the Late John Schaeffer AO”, 25 August 2020, lot 60 acquired from the above $400-600 118 A BELLE EPOQUE TABLE LAMP BY EDWARD MILLER Cast throughout with foliate motifs and flowerheads, with a slag glass shade, stamped Miller on base. Height 42cm PROVENANCE: Acquired London 1974 $300-500 119 ROYAL WORCESTER: A COLLECTION OF MINIATURE VASES, A POT POURRI AND A CUP AND A SAUCER All decorated with roses and seven signed “M HUNT”, the pot pourri with gilt pierced cover and on scroll feet. Height of tallest vase 14.5cm $1,000-1,500

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120 A COLLECTION OF PORCELAIN AND A CARVED CONCH SHELL Comprising a pair of Dresden vases, an Aynsley comport, a Royal Doulton seriesware tankard, three miniature Toby jugs by various makers and the carved conch with “Aurora” after Guido Reni (8). $150-300 121 A ROYAL CROWN DERBY PORCELAIN DINNER SERVICE In the ‘St. George’ pattern, each piece with a broad gold filigree patterned border, comprising 12 dinner plates, 10 side plates, 12 soup plates, 11 cake plates, a sauceboat and underplate, an oval serving plate and a circular serving plate. Diameter of dinner plates 27cm $400-600 122 A ROYAL WORCESTER ‘IVORY’ TWIN HANDLED VASE Enamelled in gilt and red with scattered chrysanthemums, printed and impressed factory marks, dated 1888, shape number 982. Height 47cm PROVENANCE: Christie's, London, "English and Continental Ceramics", July 1978, lot 65 $800-1,200

123 A COLLECTION OF FIVE REFERENCE BOOKS PERTAINING TO POTTERY AND PORCELAIN Including “Illustrated Encyclopedia of British Pottery and Porcelain” and “Encyclopedia of British Pottery and Porcelain Marks” by Geoffrey A. Godden and two others by Cushion and Honey, another by Emanuel Poche. $200-400 124 A PAIR OF ITALIAN ENAMELLED CUFFLINKS Retailed by A. Bosato, in the form of linked flags of Great Britain, Italy, Russia and France, the allies of World War I; in original leather case. $300-500 125 A PAIR OF 19TH CENTURY BOX-LOCK PERCUSSION PISTOLS In a later marquetry box with leather powder horn. $800-1,200 126 A PAIR OF FRENCH FORGED IRON HALBERDS 17th century, with ribbed blade on a pointed spike (no shaft). Length 78.5cm $800-1,200

127 AN 1805-PATTERN STIRRUP HILT DRESS SWORD FOR THE ROYAL NAVY Early 19th century, the gilt brass hilt langets with foul anchor with crown over, shaped wire-bound grip and lions head pommel with half-back mane; the leather scabbard with gilt brass fittings and engraved “Read Sword Cutler Portsmouth” and decorated with relief ovals and foliate design, accompanied by the officer’s Waste Book, a sketch book of thirty watercolours depicting ports and places visited, and a funeral card for commander William T. Walker. Length of sword 78cm

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131 A VICTORIAN CEDAR ADJUSTABLE ARMCHAIR Having padded back and seat flanked by scrolled arms with padded armrest and extending footrest on turned front legs. Height 98cm $1,800-2,200 132 A VICTORIAN WALNUT CASED WALL CLOCK The painted dial with Roman numerals within a simple moulded bezel. Diameter 42cm PROVENANCE: Acquired England, 1974 OTHER NOTES: Fully restored by Carl Parker Clocks of Distinction (accompanying paperwork). $600-800

133 A GILT COMPOSITION OVERMANTLE MIRROR Late 19th century, the bevelled plate with mirrored borders and the frame composed of egg and leaf moulding, the cartouche cresting flanked by foliate scrolls and flowerheads. Height 201cm, Width 122cm $1,000-1,500

135 A LATE GEORGE III ELM LADDERBACK ARMCHAIR With shaped top rail and horizontal splats between turned uprights, the shaped arms flanking the rush seat on turned front legs with turned stretchers and pad feet. $200-400

134 A QUEEN ANNE STYLE OAK GATELEG TABLE AND A PAIR OF OAK JOYNED STOOLS The table with oval moulded top on turned baluster supports joined by stretchers, the stools of similar design. Table: Height 73cm, Width 106cm (extended), Depth 78cm $1,500-2,500

136 A GEORGE III MAHOGANY WINE TABLE The circular dished top on a baluster turned pedestal and three swept feet. Height 61cm, Diameter 48.5cm $300-500 137 AN EARLY 18TH CENTURY STYLE PIER GLASS MIRROR With beveled and engraved plate. 146 x 69cm $400-600

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138 A WILLIAM IV ROSEWOOD WHATNOT Having three bowfronted tiers supported by barley twist columns, the top tier with a three quarter solid gallery on turned legs with castors. Height 94cm, Width 63cm, Depth 43cm $800-1,200

140 A GEORGE III MAHOGANY BOWFRONT CHEST The crossbanded caddy top above two short and three long graduated drawers with gilt metal handles on swept bracket feet. Height 105cm, Width 102cm, Depth 54cm $800-1,000

139 A VICTORIAN BURR WALNUT SERPENTINE CARD TABLE The foldover top on a carved baluster pedestal and four swept legs with scroll toes. Height 77cm, Width 93cm, Depth 45cm (closed) $800-1,200

141 A GEORGE II MAHOGANY TRIPOD TABLE Circa 1755, the circular ‘bird-cage’ action tilt-top on a baluster stem with hipped cabriole legs on claw and ball feet. Height 72cm, Diameter 69.5cm PROVENANCE: Sotheby’s, London, “STYLE: Private Collections”, 13 November 2020, lot 73 $1,500-2,000

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142 THOMAS FRYE (1710-1762) Her Most Excellent Majesty Charlotte Queen of Great Britain circa 1762 glass colour print from original mezzotint signed lower left: FRYE pinx. titled lower centre: Her Most Excellent Majesty CHARLOTTE Queen of Great Britain. Sc. / PRINTED FOR JOHN BOWLES AT THE BLACK HORFE IN CORNHIL, AND CARINGTON BOWLES IN ST PAULS CHURCH YARD. LONDON. 35.5 x 25cm (42 x 32cm framed) OTHER NOTES: Glass prints were popular from the late seventeenth century to the early nineteenth century. They were produced by first adhering a mezzotint print face down to a sheet of glass with varnish. Then the verso of the print was abraded all over to a very thin layer. The altered support was then painted in from behind with watercolour or oil paint. Another example of this glass print is housed in the Winterthur Museum Collection, Delaware, USA. $1,000-1,200 146

143 A SET OF FOUR GEORGE III MAHOGANY AND INLAID DINING CHAIRS After a design by George Hepplewhite, each with a shield shaped back centred with a pierced splat with wheatsheaf patera and bell flower drops, the padded seat on square tapering stop fluted front legs. $1,500-2,000 144 AN OCTAGONAL BRASS-BOUND MAHOGANY JARDINIERE Fashioned from a George III wine cooler, having zinc liner, brass handles and on moulded square section legs. Height 46cm, Width 42cm PROVENANCE: London (valuation from Malcolm Stevens Antiques, London) $800-1,200 145 A REGENCY ROSEWOOD AND INLAID CENTRE TABLE The circular tilt top crossbanded in macassar ebony, the plain frieze with a gilt beaded moulding on a spirally reeded pedestal and triform base with lion paw and anthemion scrolled feet, in the manner of Gillows. Height 74cm, Diameter 129cm $3,000-5,000

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146 A LATE GEORGE III MAHOGANY CHEST Of shallow proportions, with four long drawers on bracket feet. Height 84cm, Width 77cm, Depth 34cm PROVENANCE: Malcolm Stevens Antiques, London acquired from the above $1,000-1,500 147 A GEORGE III MAHOGANY FIRE-SCREEN Having two hinged panels set with fragmentary Chinese wallpaper, above a pierced gothick fret panel on slender turned supports with swept feet. Each panel 109 x 43cm $500-700 148 WILLIAM THOMAS FRYE (1711/12-1762) Self Portrait, from Life-Sized Heads 1760 mezzotint Inscribed on the image: TF [monogram] / Ipse Inscribed on plate lower left: T. Frye Pictor Invt & Sculp Inscribed on plate lower right: Hatton Garden 1760 Sheet 51.5 x 37cm, plate 50 x 34.5cm (76.5 x 61cm framed) OTHER NOTES: Painter, print-maker and one of earliest porcelain manufacturers in Britain, Dublin-born artist William Thomas Frye is best known for his series of life-size heads, ‘Fancy Heads…Drawn from Nature and as Large as Life’, published in two series between 1760 and 1762. The mezzotints are notable for their skilful execution, fanciful costumes and striking poses likely inspired by the weekly plays in London and masquerades held in pleasure gardens. In the mid18th century, these prints were costly, sold as limited editions, and were considered elegant decorations for houses of the elite. With the exception of this self-portrait, the other works in the series were issued without titles and are considered to be imagined subjects rather than identifiable sitters.

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150 A LATE GEORGE III SECRETAIRE BOOKCASE The swan neck pediment flanking a central urn above a dentil cornice and plain frieze, the gothick astragal glazed doors enclosing adjustable shelves, the base with a fitted secretaire drawer and three further long drawers on bracket feet, top and base possibly associated. Height 225cm, Width 94cm, Depth 51cm $1,800-2,500 151 TWO GEORGE III MAHOGANY ELBOW CHAIRS One with swept top rail and central pierced splat, above a stuffover seat flanked by arms, on square sectioned legs; the other with a moulded arched back centred with a pierced splat, and flanked by arms, the buttoned, padded seat on square sectioned moulded legs; both upholstered in close nailed green rope patterned brocade. Height 95cm, Width 57cm, Depth 59cm $800-1,200 152 A GEORGE III MAHOGANY OCCASIONAL TABLE The serpentine moulded top with a three quarter gallery above a slide and a false drawer to front with fitted side drawer, on cabriole legs with an undertier having a rising pleated silk firescreen. Height 74cm, Width 53cm, Depth 36cm PROVENANCE: Granville Antiques, Eastergate, Nr Chichester, West Sussex, UK acquired from the above $2,000-3,000

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154 A PAIR OF REGENCY MAHOGANY ELBOW CHAIRS Each with a reeded panel top rail above a rope twist back rail, the padded seat flanked by scroll arms on ring turned tapering front supports, upholstered in yellow self striped silk. Height 86cm, Width 56cm, Depth 59cm $1,000-1,500 155 A GEORGE III MAHOGANY CONCERTINA ACTION CARD TABLE The rectangular fold-over top with ovolo carved moulded edge on a plain frieze and chamfered square sectioned supports blind carved with gothick detailing and fretwork spandrels on block feet. Height 74cm, Width 92cm, Depth 45.5cm (closed) $3,000-5,000 151

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159 156 A COLLECTION OF GEORGIAN GLASS Comprising five assorted jelly glasses, a pair of trumpet shaped wine glasses with air-twist stems, and another pair smaller with faceted decoration. Height of tallest 18cm $300-600

158 A VICTORIAN SLIPPER CHAIR Of Howard type, upholstered in original Persian patterned flock upholstery on ebonised turned front legs with porcelain castors. Height 75cm $200-400

157 A SET OF FIVE GEORGIAN ALE GLASSES Each with a bowl etched with hop leaves and wheat ears on a air-twist stem and plain foot. Height 18cm $600-800

159 after REBECCA COLEMAN (1840-1882) A PAINTED CREAMWARE CERAMIC PLAQUE Late 19th century, of a young girl in a white veil on a blue ground with pink magnolia blossom; in gilt composition Florentine frame; marked to verso “MEB after R Coleman” in underglaze brown, and FNW in underglaze red. 26.5 x 20.5cm (42 x 35.5cm framed) $800-1,200

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160 TWO ARTS AND CRAFTS JARDINIERES Late 19th century, one a brass and wrought iron example in the form of a ribbed cauldron and the other a repousse copper example in the form of a bucket. Copper bucket: Height 26cm, Width 32cm; Jardiniere: Height 32cm, Width 36cm $400-600 161 A SILVER FOUR PIECE TEASET 20th century, of squat baluster form, comprising coffee pot, teapot, covered sugar basin and cream jug, stamped sterling 950 to base. Total weight 2300g, Height of coffee pot 23cm $1,000-1,500

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168 162 A COLLECTION OF ANTIQUE SILVER Comprising a Victorian bowl, London 1857; a George III caster, London 1788; a George V baluster caster, Birmingham 1925; a Victorian card case, Birmingham 1868; a Victorian vesta case, Birmingham 1893; an Edward VII card case, Birmingham 1905; a peperette and salt; and two embossed plaques signed “P. ANNIGONI”. (10) Total weight 725g $300-500 163 A QUANTITY OF SILVER PLATED WARES Including a glass and plated cylindrical vase, an American jam dish by Reed & Barton, an egg stand, and others. (approx. 14) $100-200 164 A SILVER PLATE ICE BUCKET With gadrooned rim and lion mask ring handles on scrolling foliate feet. Height 21cm, Diameter 23.5cm $200-400 165 THREE BOOKS PERTAINING TO SILVER COLLECTING Including Frederick Bradbury’s “History of Old Sheffield Plate”, Sir Charles James Jackson’s “English Goldsmiths and Their Marks”, and “Fairbairn’s Book of Crests of the Families of Great Britain and Ireland”. $300-500

166 A FRENCH ANGLAISE CASED LACQUERED BRASS CARRIAGE CLOCK With four bevelled glass panels, white enamel dial with Roman numerals, striking on a bell with a club tooth right angle lever escapement on a silver platform, with original travelling case and two keys. Height 13cm (18cm including handle) $600-800 167 A SET OF FOUR HUNTING PRINTS AFTER ALKEN “The Grand Leicestershire Fox Hunt” after Henry Alken Jnr, engraved and handcoloured, in red and gilt frames (4) Each 61 x 81cm $400-600 168 A GROUP OF EQUINE LITHOGRAPHS 19th Century, comprising; “Fehlerfreies Pferd” & “Fehlervolles Pferd” (Healthy Horse and Sick Horse); a pair of French racehorses “Bois Roussel” & “Vermout” with jockeys up, from the “Galerie du Jockey Club”; and “Milles Tonnerres!!!” after Alfred de Dreux (5) The largest 67 x 79cm $600-800 169 A VICTORIAN BRASS DOOR STOP In the form of a horse on a moulded plinth Height 30cm $200-400

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170 A CHARLES I OAK JOYNED CENTRE TABLE The cleated top above a strapwork and foliate carved frieze on turned column supports with leaf carved capitals united by solid stretchers on bun feet. Height 92cm, Width 122cm, Depth 85.5cm

172 A SET OF EIGHT WILLIAM IV MAHOGANY DINING CHAIRS Each with a plain shaped top rail with moulded uprights and plain back rail, the padded seat on turned tapering front legs. $1,200-1,800

PROVENANCE: Bonham’s, Sydney, “Fairwater: The Collection of Sir Warwick and Lady Fairfax”, 22 September 2019, lot 212 $4,000-6,000

173 A PAIR OF WILLIAM IV MAHOGANY ELBOW CHAIRS AND ANOTHER SIMILAR The pair with curved solid top rail and back rail, the padded seat flanked by scrolled arms on turned and faceted front legs, the other of slightly smaller size with plain turned front legs. $600-800

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174 AN IMPORTANT GEORGE III MAHOGANY TWIN PEDESTAL DINING TABLE BY MORGAN & SANDERS, LONDON The rounded rectangular top with reeded edge on conforming frieze with brass handles to either end, one engraved “Patent / Morgan & Sanders / Inventors & Manufacturers / 16 & 17 / Catherine Street Strand / London”, on ebony inlaid swept supports with brass caps and wooden castors, extending to take six leaves. Depth 150cm, Length 188cm, Length 362.5cm (extended), Height 72cm $10,000-15,000

175 A GEORGE III MAHOGANY ELBOW CHAIR After a design by George Hepplewhite, the moulded shield shaped back carved with wheat ears having three leaf and patera carved splats, the padded seat flanked by curved moulded arms on reeded tapering supports joined by an H-stretcher. $800-1,000

177 AN ANGLO-INDIAN CARVED EBONY ARMCHAIR Mid-19th century, the relief carved top rail centred with an anthemion flanked by leaf scrolls and a pair of volutes, the moulded uprights descending to scrolled arms terminating in a patera, the seat rail with conforming carving, having caned seat and back, on winged lion paw carved front legs.

176 A GEORGE IV ROSEWOOD CENTRE TABLE The circular tilt top on a leaf carved pedestal, the triform base with scroll and lion paw feet. Diameter 120cm, Height 75cm

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180 A PAIR OF ANGLO INDIAN SOLID EBONY ELBOW CHAIRS Each with a reeded top rail centred with a carved palmette, the pierced back rail with central palmette roundel flanked by lotus flowers, having scrolled arms on reeded baluster supports, cane seat and reeded inverted baluster legs, the cane seat with a loose squab cushion upholstered in antique French brocade. $2,600-3,600

183 GUSTAVUS A. BOUVIER (French/British, active 1866-1884) An Elegant Lady watercolour signed lower left: G. BOUVIER 34 x 24.5cm (46 x 36cm framed)

181 A GEORGE IV MAHOGANY LIBRARY/READING TABLE The rising top with bookrest above a plain frieze with an end drawer and slide to opposite end on ring turned legs and brass castors. Height 74.5cm, Width 91cm, Depth 50cm $1,500-2,000

184 PAUL SANDBY MUNN (British, 1772-1845) A View of an Undershot Mill pencil and coloured washes 20.5 x 28cm (39 x 45.5cm framed)

182 A GEORGE III MAHOGANY OPEN ARMCHAIR In the manner of Thomas Chippendale, the upswept leaf carved top rail above a pierced splat, the shaped arms flanking a drop in seat on square sectioned supports. $800-1,000

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185 RICHARD WESTALL (British, 1765-1836) William Tell Poised to Shoot the Apple Balanced on his Son’s Head pencil on paper 36.5 x 57cm (59 x 76cm framed) PROVENANCE: Phillips, London $400-600 186 DAVID COX (British, 1809-1885) A View of Battle Abbey with a Horse and Cart Approaching pencil and wash 28 x 45.5cm (45 x 61cm framed) PROVENANCE: Phillips, London $300-500

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187 ARTHUR MCCORMICK (British, 1860-1943) The Priest’s Garden, Cogne black chalk and watercolour 35 x 25cm (63.5 x 50.5cm framed) PROVENANCE: Phillips, London EXHIBITIONS: The Alpine Club, 1910 (label verso) OTHER NOTES: Cogne is a small town in the Italian Alps. $400-600 188 EDWARD HARGITT (Scottish, 1835-1895) A Rocky Coastal Scene Near Land’s End 1878 pencil and watercolour signed and dated lower left: Ed Hargitt 1878 33 x 46.5cm (56.5 x 68.5cm framed) PROVENANCE: Phillips, London $400-600 44

190 WILLIAM BELL SCOTT (Scottish, 1811-1890) Spanish Student watercolour heightened with white titled in pencil lower left: Spanish Student 23 x 18cm (39.5 x 34.5cm framed) PROVENANCE: Sotheby’s, London $600-800 191 JOSEPH KNIGHT (British, 1837-1909) A Rocky Mountainous Landscape 1867 pencil and wash signed and dated lower right: J. Knight 1867 25 x 33.5cm PROVENANCE: Phillips, London $600-800

192 JAMES BURRELL SMITH (British, 1824-1897) Figures on a Path by a Lake with Castle Ruins pencil and coloured washes 18.5 x 39cm (37 x 57cm framed) PROVENANCE: Phillips, London $450-650 193 CELIA P. CULVERWELL (fl. 1886-1926) Mountain Torrent 1888 watercolour signed and dated lower left: Celia P Culverwell 52 x 35.5cm (73.5 x 55.5cm framed) PROVENANCE: Christie’s, London $300-500

194 WALLER HUGH PATON R.S.A. R.S.W. (Scottish, 1828-1895) Waterfall View 1880 watercolour signed and dated lower left: Waller H Paton R. S. A / 19th June 1880 34.5 x 49.5cm (55.5 x 69.5cm framed) PROVENANCE: Christie’s, London $600-800 195 JOSHUA CRISTALL (British, 1767-1847) Boys Seated on a Bank by the Entrance to Farm Cottages watercolour 62 x 54cm (78.5 x 69cm framed) PROVENANCE: Christie’s, London $800-1,200

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196 WILLIAM GERSHOM COLLINGWOOD (British, 1854-1932) After Sunset on a Wintry Day, Great How Crags, Coniston 1913 watercolour signed and dated lower right: W G Collingwood / 1913 35.5 x 25.5cm (56 x 44.5cm framed) PROVENANCE: Sotheby’s, London OTHER NOTES: Collingwood was an English author, landscape artist, antiquary and professor of Fine Arts at University College, Reading. He exhibited his work from 18801891, including six exhibitions at the Royal Academy, London. He was also the biographer of John Ruskin. $400-600 197 HARRY JOHNSON (British, 1826-1884) Prehistoric Bridge on the Walla Brook, Dartmoor 1881 watercolour signed, titled and dated lower left: PRE-HISTORIC BRIDGE ON THE WALLA BROOK DARTMOOR Harry Johnson 1881 51 x 33cm (72 x 97.5cm framed)

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199 ALFRED HEATON COOPER (British, 1864-1929) Norwegian Fjord Scene 1906 watercolour signed and dated lower left: A. HEATON COOPER 1906 38 x 55cm (43 x 60cm framed) PROVENANCE: Christie’s, London $1,000-1,500 200 MACKENZIE THOMSON (Late 19th Century) Two Studies of a Destroyer Offshore pencil and coloured washes one signed lower left: Mackenzie Thomson Each 26.5 x 46cm (44 x 63.5cm framed) PROVENANCE: Phillips, London $400-600

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209 COLETTE BOUVARD (French, 1941-1996) Venetian Shadows 1977 oil on canvas signed lower right: Bouvard 32 x 48cm (38.5 x 46cm framed) $2,000-3,000

210 DUTCH SCHOOL (19th century) The Alchemist oil on panel 45 x 55.5cm (61 x 75cm framed) PROVENANCE: Fine Antiques Prague, Prague, “May Auction of Old Masters and 19th Century Works of Art”, 22 May 2021, lot 64 acquired from the above $2,500-3,500 211 ANTONIO COPPOLA (Italian, 1839-1902) Eruption du Vesuve 1872 gouache signed lower right: A Coppola inscribed lower centre: Eruption du Vesuve / 26 Avril 1872 Naples Italie 56 x 79cm (66 x 89.5cm framed) $400-600 212 FRITHJOF SMITH-HALD (Norwegian, 1846-1903) Fishing at Dawn 1888 oil on canvas signed and dated lower right: Smith-Hald 88 42.5 x 61cm (69 x 87.5cm framed)

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PROVENANCE: Kunstgaleru De Vuyst, Belgium, “Art Ancien et Moderne”, 7 March1998, lot 443 (label verso) Bonhams, London, “19th-Century European, Victorian and British Impressionist Art”, 20 January 2014, lot 26 (illustrated) Leonard Joel, Sydney, “The Collection of the Late John Schaeffer AO”, 25 August 2020, Lot 447 Private collection, acquired from the above

EXHIBITIONS: Campo & Campo, Antwerp, 22 February -17 March 2002 (label verso) LITERATURE: Ineke Bruynooghe, The works of Portielje - Jan, Gerard, Edward, Roeselare, 2002, p. 67, cat. no. 45 (illustrated in colour) $30,000-50,000

216 DUTCH SCHOOL (19th century) Fishing Boats Unloading Their Catch On Shore oil on board 22 x 33cm (33 x 43cm framed) $700-900 217 ERNST MEYER (1797-1861) Still Life with Blue and White Porcelain, Grapes, Pomegranate, Peaches and a Cockatoo on a Silver Dish oil on canvas inscribed verso: B. van der meer 1700 Kop. Ernst Meyer 140 x 110cm (152 x 122cm framed) PROVENANCE: Fine Antiques Prague, Prague, “May Auction of Old Masters and 19th Century Works of Art”, 22 May 2021, lot 104 acquired from the above OTHER NOTES: After the original by Barent Van Der Meer (16591702). $2,000-3,000 218 after PETER PAUL RUBENS (late 18th century) Self Portrait oil on canvas 62.5 x 52.5cm (87.5 x 77cm framed)

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220 DUTCH SCHOOL (Late 18th/Early 19th century) The Physician enamel paint on metal panel 24 x 20cm (33 x 29cm framed) $800-1,200 221 NORTHERN EUROPEAN SCHOOL (18th century) Portrait of a Gentleman in Fur Trimmed Red Cap and Cloak with White Lace Edged Stock oil on canvas 53 x 42.5cm (67 x 59cm framed) PROVENANCE: Fine Antiques Prague, Prague, “May Auction of Old Masters and 19th Century Works of Art”, 22 May 2021, lot 53 acquired from the above $800-1,200

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222 After REMBRANDT VAN RIJN (19th century) Self Portrait as a Young Man oil on canvas stamped verso: GEORGE ROWNEY & CO / MANUFACTURERS / 51 RATHBONE PLACE / LONDON 65 x 54cm (88 x 78cm framed) OTHER NOTES: After the original of 1634 housed in the Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence. George Rowney & Co. were print publishers, printers and suppliers of artists’ materials in London. Richard and Thomas Rowney began in business in London in 1783 selling perfumes and wig powder, becoming artists’ colourmen at the end of the century, and later developing a lithographic printing business. The company held the premises at 51 Rathbone Place, London from 1820-1859. $2,000-4,000 223 BOLOGNESE SCHOOL (17th century) The Penitent Magdalene oil on canvas 58.5 x 76cm (67 x 84.5cm framed) PROVENANCE: Fine Antiques Prague, Prague, “May Auction of Old Masters and 19th Century Works of Art”, 22 May 2021, lot 23 acquired from the above $1,200-1,800

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224 224 after ARTUS WOLFAERTS (1581-1641) (18th century) The Last Supper oil on canvas inscribed to left: JULIUS ROMANUS 100.5 x 152.5cm (118.5 x 170cm framed) $10,000-20,000

During the last meal before his crucifixion, Jesus announces to his twelve apostles that one of them will betray him. It is a moment full of shock, gravitas and confusion. This particular compositional interpretation is taken from Flemish artist Artus Wolfaert’s Last Supper from 1630. Wolfaert was trained by Otto van Veen (who was also Peter Paul Rubens’ teacher), though his works created after his teacher’s death in 1629 demonstrate more of an influence by Rubens and his humanist ideals. This Last Supper shares similarities with Rubens’ own painting of the Last Supper (1631-1632). Both works portray a conflation of theological cornerstones, including Christ’s prediction of betrayal and his apostles’ horrified reactions, the foreshadowing of his crucifixion, and also the act of Christ blessing the bread (and thereby instituting the sacrament of the Eucharistic). There is more of a flowing dynamic between the figures than is seen in many Renaissance compositions, Da Vinci’s included, and both Rubens and Wolfaert (and by continuation the artist of the present lot) seem to have studied similar models and facial expressions for their figures. Jesus' face and expression are remarkably similar in Rubens' and Wolfaerts' paintings, and the present lot. The traitor, Judas Iscariot, is recognisable in the present lot on the viewer’s side of the table clutching a purse which contains his reward for identifying Christ to the authorities the following day. He wears a yellow robe, a colour which was often associated with mistrust, envy and duplicity. The subject of the Last Supper is one of art history’s most recognisable and iconic, largely due to Leonardo Da Vinci’s interpretation (1495-1498), and the sheer number of artworks exploring the subject during the Renaissance. Due to its compositional complexity and the sheer depth of emotion and spirituality contained in its narrative, a 'Last Supper' painting was often executed at the height of an artist’s career - as their chef d'oeuvre. The subject has been deconstructed and revisited through the centuries, even by artists such as Salvador Dalí and Andy Warhol, testament to its ongoing significance in the canon of art history.

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227 A TUSCAN WALNUT ARMADIO Early 18th century, the deeply moulded cornice above frieze and a pair of panel doors flanked by panelled uprights, the moulded base standing on scrolled bracket feet. Height 215cm, Width 157cm, Depth 65cm $2,000-4,000

228 AN ITALIAN BRONZE OF KING VITTORIO EMANUELE II Late 19th century, after the original by Antonio Pandiani (1838-1928), the king dressed in hunting clothes, plumed hat and holding a rifle, on an integral moulded plinth. Height 48cm $600-800 229 AN ITALIAN WALNUT CASSONE Late 17th century, with rising top above panelled sides and moulded base standing on lion paw feet. Height 60cm, Width 185cm, Depth 61.5cm PROVENANCE: di Clemente, Florence, Italy $2,000-4,000

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231 A NAPOLEON III SATINWOOD AND PLUM PUDDING MAHOGANY CABINET The moulded top above a frieze drawer, the cupboard door inlaid with six false drawers, enclosing shelves, and a further drawer below all with satinwood banding, and flanked by inlaid uprights, on toupie feet. Height 159cm, Width 90cm, Depth 49.5cm $2,000-3,000

PROVENANCE: Bonhams, Sydney, “Fairwater: The Collection of Sir Warwick and Lady Fairfax”, 22 September 2019, lot 240 Private Collection, Sydney, acquired from the above $2,000-4,000

232 A FRENCH LACQUERED BRASS CLOCK GARNITURE BY E. LOHSE Late 19th century, in the manner of Viardot or Lievre, the clock with white enamelled dial having Roman numerals and signed “... LEMAIRE / E. LOHSE SUCr / 71 RUE VIEILLE-DU-TEMPLE”, in the Henri II style, the case cast with strapwork and grotesque masks flanked by a pair of matching five light candelabra. Height of clock 49cm $1,500-2,500 233 A NAPOLEON III STYLE BOULLE AND GILT METAL BUREAU PLAT The leather lined surface within red tortoiseshell borders, having three drawers on cabriole legs with espagnolette chutes and rocaille sabots. Height 83cm, Width 158cm, Depth 82cm $3,000-5,000

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234 A BIEDERMEIER SATINWOOD PARCEL-GILT AND EBONISED OCCASIONAL TABLE The circular marble top on a plain frieze and column pedestal with leaf carved band on triform platform base. Height 72cm, Diameter 56cm $600-800 235 A BIEDERMEIER SATINWOOD AND EBONISED DISPLAY CABINET Mid 19th century, the flattened pediment top above a plain frieze supported by a pair of engaged columns flanking the central arched and panelled door enclosing shelves, on square tapering legs. Height 176cm, Width 103cm, Depth 53cm $1,500-1,800

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237 A RUSSIAN ICON OF SAINT INNOCENT OF IRKUTSK Second half 19th century, oil on wood in a silver and gilt oklad contained within a gilt wood and brass mounted kiot. Height 28cm, Width 18cm, Depth 6cm $300-500 238 A RUSSIAN ICON OF CHRIST PANTOKRATOR Late 19th century, oil on wood in silver gilt oklad and ebonised and gilt wood kiot. Height 31cm, Width 26cm, Depth 7cm $500-700 239 A RUSSIAN ICON OF THE VLADIMIRSKAYA MOTHER OF GOD Late 19th century, oil on wood in silver gilt oklad and gilt wood and ebonised kiot. Height 29cm, Width 25cm, Depth 7cm $500-700

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242 AN ITALIAN INLAID WALNUT CASSETTONE 17th century, the rectangular top with ovolo carved moulded edge, above three panelled drawers inlaid in fruitwood with scrolling tendrils within checkered borders, and a further concealed base drawer, on moulded plinth. Height 91cm, Width 77cm, Depth 37cm $2,000-4,000 243 A LOUIS XIV WALNUT FAUTEUIL The upholstered shaped back flanked by moulded and scrolled arms on turned and faceted uprights and front supports united by moulded strapwork stretchers on bun feet. Height 108cm $1,500-2,000 244 A MARBLE BUST OF A WOMAN Modern, in the classical Greek style, on cast iron plinth. Height 33cm (excluding plinth) $600-800

245 A CONTINENTAL MAHOGANY SECRETAIRE A ABATTANT Early 19th century, probably Dutch, the moulded top above a frieze drawer and fall-front revealing pigeon holes and drawers around a central cupboard, with two cupboards below, inlaid with oval satinwood paterae and with checkered stringing throughout, the canted angles terminating in tapering legs. Height 148cm, Width 90cm, Depth 43cm PROVENANCE: Jane Marshall, Balmain acquired from the above 1977 $1,500-1,800 246 A VICTORIAN GREEN SERPENTINE PEDESTAL The revolving top on a spirally carved shaft and octagonal plinth. Height 116cm $500-800

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247 A BRONZE FIGURE OF THE FLYING MERCURY Late 19th century, after the original by Giambologna, holding the caduceus and standing on the breath of a zephyr mask, on black marble pedestal. Height 68.5cm $800-1,200 248 A SEVRES PORCELAIN DOUBLE CONFITURIER First half 19th century, the oval stand with a pair of fluted handles supporting the integral urn shaped pots each with a pinecone finial cover, decorated in dark blue and gilt with bands of flowers, enamelled ‘Sevres’ to base. Height 13cm $800-1,200

249 A FRENCH EMPIRE STYLE CENTRE TABLE BY DELMAS Last quarter 19th century, the onyx top above a laurel and patera frieze on female herm monopodia supports joined by patera mounted stretchers, signed to base. Height 76cm, Width 125cm, Depth 75cm $2,000-3,000 250 A LOUIS XV STYLE FAUTEUIL A L’OREILLES Late 19th century, the moulded beech frame carved with scrolls, rocaille and flowerheads on cabriole legs. Height 98cm $500-800

251 TWO FRENCH BRASS BOUILLOTTE LAMPS One with three arms formed as hunting horns, the other with two scrolled arms, both with pained tole adjustable shades. Height 55cm $800-1,200 252 A NAPOLEON III GILTMETAL AND ROUGE MARBLE MANTEL CLOCK The fluted column base supporting a figure of Eros drawing his bow, the enamelled dial with Arabic numerals and pierced hands, raised on leaf cast lion paw feet. Height 42cm $800-1,200 253 A GRAND TOUR BRONZE OF THE BORGHESE GLADIATOR After the antique, 19th century, on associated white marble base. Height excluding base 29cm $500-800 254 A NAPOLEON III BRONZE MOUNTED AND INLAID CENTRE TABLE In the Louis XVI style, the circular top inlaid with a lattice of box wood and mother of pearl on a thuya wood ground, the frieze with mounts of interlacing laurel and ivy, the fluted leaf carved legs with musical trophy headers united by an undertier on toupie feet with brass castors. Height 73cm, Diameter 76cm $2,000-3,000

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255 A LOUIS XV STYLE BOULLE BRACKET CLOCK Mid 19th century, the domed arched case surmounted by a figure of Cupid, the front with the winged head of Father Time on leaf scroll and claw feet, the circular gilt relief patterned dial with blue and white enamel Roman numerals and signed PIA. A PARIS, the case veneered in brown tortoiseshell and brass marquetry. Height 60cm $2,500-3,500 256 A PAIR OF LOUIS XVI STYLE FAUTEUILS Each with a moulded frame, the arched padded back and seat flanked by scrolled arms and reeded padded armrest supports, on turned and fluted legs in check cotton upholstery. Height 86cm PROVENANCE: acquired in Paris 1990 $600-800 257 A LOUIS XV STYLE ORMOLU MOUNTED KINGWOOD BUREAU PLAT French, third quarter 19th century, the leather lined top with foliate clasps to the corners above three drawers quarter veneered in tulipwood, the cabriole legs mounted with scrolled chutes with a martial bust and terminating in rocaille sabots. Height 79cm, Width 135cm, Depth 72cm

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259 A NEAPOLITAN GRAND TOUR BRONZE OF NARCISSUS Late 19th century, stamped with foundry mark on base of Francesco de Luca, Napoli. Height 63cm $2,000-3,000 260 A PAIR OF LOUIS XV STYLE WALNUT SIDE CHAIRS French, late 19th century, each with moulded frame, the cartouche shaped back with rocaille and flowerhead cresting, on cabriole legs with scroll toes. PROVENANCE: acquired in Paris $500-800

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261 A FRENCH GILT METAL CLOCK GARNITURE Late 19th century, the clock with steel suspension and count wheel striking on the hour and half hour, the gilt metal dial with enamel chapter ring having Roman numerals in an arched pierced case of elaborate Renaissance revival design surmounted by an urn, flanked by matching five light candelabra. Height of candelabra 53cm $2,000-4,000 262 A LOUIS XVI STYLE GILTWOOD JARDINIERE STAND Early 20th century, decorated with carved swags to the caned sides standing on moulded and carved legs with swag and ram’s head headers, caned undertier. Height 110cm $400-600

263 A VICTORIAN GILT COMPOSITION PIER TABLE AND MIRROR In the revived Louis XVI style, the oval mirror with shell swag scroll and pendant laurel cresting within a moulded berried leaf frame and issuing six candle sconces, flanked by scrolls on a marble topped console with conforming frieze and apron on four fluted tapering legs joined by shaped stretchers with a central wreathed urn. Mirror: Height 225cm, Width 180cm; Table: Height 83cm, Width 183cm, Depth 51cm $3,000-5,000 264 A PAIR OF LOUIS XV STYLE THREE LIGHT APPLIQUES Each with a foliate backplate issuing three leaf cast arms, electrified. Height 37cm, Width 30cm, Depth 19cm PROVENANCE: acquired in Paris 1990 $700-900

265 A GRAND TOUR BRONZE OF THE DANCING FAUN OF POMPEII Late 19th century. Height 33cm $300-500 266 A FRENCH BRONZE BUST Late 19th century, the bearded young man with a felt cap on his wavy hair, wearing a heavy chain on his striped doublet. Height 42cm $1,200-1,500 267 LOUIS CHALON (French, 1866-1940) La Mer bronze, parcel gilt bronze, verde green marble signed in bronze: Louis Chalon Height 79cm PROVENANCE: Gallery 63 Antiques, New York John Schaeffer, acquired from the above Christie’s, Sydney, “The John Schaeffer Collection at Rona”, 15-16 May 2004, lot 454 Private collection, Sydney Smith & Singer, Sydney, “Important Jewels, Watches & Objects of Virtu”, 12 May 2021, lot 152 acquired from the above $12,000-18,000 268 A CAUCASIAN MAFRASH PANEL Woven with lines of repeating geometric decoration. 140 x 93cm $400-600 269 A NORTHERN NEW IRELAND TATANUA HELMET MASK Early 20th century, alstonia wood, shell, bark, cloth, cane, chalk and pigments; modern metal stand. Height 44cm excluding stand

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273 AN INDIAN WHITE MARBLE STATUE OF A CELESTIAL DANCER 18th century, the smiling boy wearing necklaces and gardlands wearing trousers and a sash. Height including base 41.5cm $2,000-3,000

276 A CHINESE RED LACQUERED CENTRE TABLE The square top above a fretwork frieze on square sectioned legs joined by stretchers, decorated in red, green and yellow lacquer. Height 88cm, Width 92cm, Depth 92cm $400-600

274 A BURMESE WHITE MARBLE BUDDHA Late 19th century, shown seated in bhumisparsha mudra with serene expression and elongated earlobes. Height 30cm $1,000-1,500

277 A FOUR PANEL CHINESE SCREEN 19th century, each panel with a section of geometric fretwork above a panel with a still life painting, the mouldings painted red and green. Each 207 x 55 x 6cm $800-1,200

275 A PAIR OF TIBETAN PILLAR CARPETS Each woven with an upper border of geometric meandering scrolls, pearls and pendant lanterns, the blue field with a figure of a monk blowing a conch shell. Each 217 x 73cm $1,500-2,000

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270 A CARVED AND POLYCHROME NEW GUINEA ANCESTOR FIGURE Sepik River, of a man in a bird headdress. Height 128cm PROVENANCE: Mossgreen Sydney, “Margaret Olley AC (1923-2011) An Artist’s Life”, 30 June 2013, lot 162 acquired from the above $600-800 271 A FRAMED PAPUA NEW GUINEA TAPA CLOTH With all over geometric design 205 x 57cm $200-400 272 A NORTH INDIAN BLACK STONE TORSO OF VISHNU 10th-12th Century, the god with downcast expression, wearing earrings and a fragmentary diadem, draped loincloth, and flanked by Varaha in the form of a boar, on modern metal stand. Height 61cm excluding stand PROVENANCE: Christopher and Anna Thorpe, Sydney $15,000-25,000

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279 A JAPANESE BRASS MOUNTED RED LACQUER LANTERN Mounted with foliate designs and engraved brass mon, the red lacquer top and base opening to a concertina rice paper shade painted with a black mon. Diameter 35cm, Height (closed) 32cm $500-700 280 A JAPANESE BLACK LACQUERED CYPRESS TRAVEL TRUNK (NAGAMOCHI) The double hinged top with iron hardware, the panelled front lacquered in red with two mon. Height 76cm, Width 137cm, Depth 60cm $800-1,200 281 A CHINESE LACQUERED ALTAR TABLE Second half 19th century, the narrow top with scrolled ends standing on cabriole front legs with leaf carved toes. Height 102cm, Length 205cm, Depth 42cm $800-1,200

282 A MASSIVE CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN CHARGER The barbed rim with design of stylised waves, painted to the centre with a five clawed dragon within a border of dragons. Diameter 79cm $1,000-1,500 283 A MASSIVE CHINESE PORCELAIN BOTTLE VASE With overall fretwork pattern on yellow ground having square reserves to the neck and oval reserves to the body all decorated with multicoloured dragons chasing flaming pearls. Height 57cm $2,000-3,000 284 A CHINESE SANCAI POTTERY FIGURE OF A CAPARISONED HORSE Standing foursquare with mottled saddle cloth. Height 77cm $800-1,200

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288 A CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE PLAQUE-INSET HARDWOOD TABLE SCREEN 20TH CENTURY The plaque decorated with two scholars playing weiqi, the stand intricately carved with scrolling foliage. $800-1,200 289 A CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE PLAQUE-INSET CIRCULAR LOW TABLE QING DYNASTY (1644-1912) OR LATER The plaque decorated with scrolling lotus against a turquoise blue ground. Diameter 80cm, Height 36.5cm $1,500-2,500 290 A PAIR OF CHINESE HORSESHOE-BACK ARMCHAIRS 20TH CENTURY The backsplats carved in relief with a ruyi shape enclosing a ‘shou’ character. Height 98cm $1,000-1,500

291 A VIETNAMESE IRON-DECORATED STONEWARE JAR LY (1009-1225) OR TRAN DYNASTY (1225-1400), CIRCA 13TH CENTURY Of tall cylindrical form, decorated with carved lotus petals to the rim, lug handles, and incised decoration of scrolling lotus and clouds to the sides, the lotus and clouds in an iron brown glaze against an off white glazed ground. Height 36cm $1,200-1,800 292 A VIETNAMESE IRON-DECORATED STONEWARE JAR LY (1009-1225) OR TRAN DYNASTY (1225-1400), CIRCA 13TH CENTURY Of tall cylindrical form, decorated with carved lotus petals to the rim, lug handles, and incised decoration of scrolling lotus and clouds to the sides, the lotus and clouds in an off white glaze against an iron brown ground. Height 42cm $2,000-3,000

293 A BURMESE LACQUER FOOD CONTAINER The domed top painted in gilt lacquer on a red ground with quatrefoil reserves painted with maidens at various pursuits on a ground of scrolling foliage. Height 43cm, Diameter 49cm $1,500-1,800 294 A JAPANESE BLACK LACQUER BUDDHIST ALTAR (BUTSUDAN) Having double hinged doors opening to reveal gilt lacquered interior with further double hinged lattice doors below a chrystanthemum carved frieze opening to reveal a tripartite architectural interior above four small drawers, a further long drawer on a base with sliding cupboard doors. Height 149cm, Width 64cm, Depth 54cm

295 A JAPANESE SATSUMA VASE, SIGNED KINKOZAN Meiji Period circa 1890, of globular form, the body of the vase exhibits a very fine crackle, the decoration of overglaze enamelling and gilding of superior quality featuring a long and detailed Sankinkotai procession amongst mist and clouds with neck and base decoration of flowers and repeated geometric patterns. Height 30cm OTHER NOTES: Sankinkotai was a system of compulsory biennial attendance the Edo shogunate enforced on the powerful daimyo of Japan. Attended by a suitable number of samurai retainers, the daimyo made their way from their provincial homes to the capital. This theme was a popular subject on Satsuma wares. $800-1,200

PROVENANCE: Shapiro Auctions, Sydney $800-1,200

296 A JAPANESE OKEGAWA-DO TOSEI GUSOKU ARMOUR MEIJI PERIOD (1603-1868), 19TH CENTURY The eight-plate iron and silk lined suji-bachi kabuto (helmet) with a three-stage tehen kanamono (ornamental ring on topside); on the front, gilt kuwagata-dai supporting a Kirimon (Paulownia) maedate and leather-clad fukigaeshi (turnbacks) and four-plate itazane manju shikoro (rounded neckguard), the black lacquered ressei menpo (mask with fierce expression) with hair moustache and red pigment on the interior, a four-lame yodarekake (throat guard); o-sode (shoulder guards) of hon kozane, arm guards in the traditional style with vertical plates joined by soft-metal mail, the Do (main trunk armor) in Okegawa Yokohagi-do (bucket shaped cuirass with horizontal construction), the front and the back of the Do with large gold makielacquer Tosa Paulownia crest; from the cuirass hangs a six part kusazuri-skirt, the thigh guards (haidate) with vertically laced black metal karuta-plates protect the upper legs with accompanying suneate (iron shin guards); with storage box (yoroibako) also decorated with the Tosa crest. $7,000-9,000 297 A JAPANESE BOY’S SWORD (WAKIZASHI) Late Muromachi Period, the blade signed ‘Hiro Tsugu’, with shark skin and gilt metal mounted handle and tsuba, the lacquer scabbard with inset dagger. Length 60cm $1,000-1,500

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298 SIX JAPANESE WOODBLOCK PRINTS 20th century, after original works by Tsukimaro Kiltagawa, Sukenobu Nishikawa, Kuninao Utagawa, Eish Chobunsai, Kuniyasu Utagawa, and Eisen Keisai, depicting Japanese ladies at various pursuits. Each 33 x 26.5cm $500-700

302 A CHINESE MOTHER OF PEARL-INLAID HONGMU MIRROR SCREEN QING DYNASTY (1644-1912) OR LATER The screen and stand inlaid with intricate mother of pearl flowers and foliage. Height 74cm, Width 80cm, Depth 26cm $800-1,200

299 A JAPANESE WEDDING KIMONO 20th century, richly embroidered all over with flowers in gold and silver thread on a red ground. $500-700

303 A CHINESE WHITE JADE INLAID GILT BRONZE RUYI SCEPTRE 20TH CENTURY Naturalistically cast as a gnarled peach branch bearing two jade peaches at the sceptre head. Length 30cm $1,500-2,500

300 A PAIR OF JAPANESE SHIBAYAMA PANELS Late 19th century, each inlaid in bone and mother of pearl on a lacquered ground, one with a peony and birds and the other a chrysanthemum and dragonfly, signed lower right on each. 59 x 35cm PROVENANCE: Buxton Antiques acquired from the above 1980 $600-800 301 A CHINESE HARDWOOD WRITING TABLE 19th century, the rectangular top above two deep and two narrow drawers with a pierced and carved apron on square tapering legs with scroll toes. Height 82cm, Width 120cm, Depth 63cm $3,000-5,000

304 A CHINESE JADE BLADE The mottled green stone of quadrilateral outline with three holes to one side, on wooden stand. $1000-1500 Length 25cm $1,000-1,500 305 A CHINESE JADE CARVING OF A SLEEPING HORSE The bluey grey stone with mottled russet inclusions. Length 10cm

306 A CHINESE JADE CARVING OF A RECUMBENT OX The grey blue stone with brown inclusions. Length 13.5cm PROVENANCE: Galerie Asboth, Vienna (accompanied by certificate) Private Collection, Sydney, acquired from the above $2,000-3,000 307 A CHINESE JADE CARVING OF A RECUMBENT DRAGON Well carved, the stone of a greyish greeny hue. Length 11cm PROVENANCE: Galerie Asboth, Vienna (accompanied by certificate) Private Collection, Sydney, acquired from the above $2,000-4,000 308 A WHITE JADE MEDALLION Qing Dynasty, pierced and carved with peaches, finger citron and foliage. Diameter 7.3cm $800-1,200

PROVENANCE: Galerie Asboth, Vienna (accompanied by certificate) Private Collection, Sydney, acquired from the above $2,000-3,000

309 A CHINESE BRONZE TIGER Zhou Dynasty, standing foursquare with openwork mouth and incised decoration to the body, on wooden stand. Length 21cm PROVENANCE: Lord Byron Architecture D’Interieur Antiquities, Nice, France LITERATURE: William Willetts, “Chinese Art”, 1958

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313 A CHINESE GE-TYPE HU-FORM VASE 20TH CENTURY Of classic fang hu-form with squared ear to either side of the neck, bearing a Guangxu mark in underglaze blue to the base. Height 30cm $1,200-1,800

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314 A PAIR OF CHINESE ZITAN STANDS Late Qing Dynasty, each with circular top inset with a porcelain plaque painted with a scene of a celestial banquet above a carved fretwork frieze and raised on five scrolled legs of circular section united by rings, and standing on a circular base with lappet feet. Height 19.5cm, Diameter 17cm $1,800-2,200

315 TWO CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN BOXES Late Qing Dynasty, one painted with a flower spray, the other with stylised tendril design, both with incised characters to interior. The larger 12 x 8.5 x 5cm $150-250 316 A CHINESE CERAMIC FIGURE OF ZHONG KUI Naturalistically modelled with a crackle glazed robe, impressed mark to inside. Height 29cm $300-500 317 A CHINESE SOFTWOOD ALTAR TABLE QING DYNASTY (1644-1912) The spandrels carved in relief with archaistic qilong. Height 88cm, Length 172, Depth 48cm $600-800 318 A THAI GILT-LACQUERED BRONZE FIGURE OF BUDDHA Late 19th/early 20th century, seated in dhyanasana wearing robes impressed with foliate motifs, his face in a serene impression with pendulous earlobes and hair with top knot, seated on a three level plinth with drapery panel, red lacquer panel to reverse. Height 50cm $1,000-1,500 319 A CHINESE SILVERED TERRACOTTA HELMET In the Shang style, with green patination, of conical form moulded with a taotie mask, wooden stand. Height 26cm PROVENANCE: Peter Kuring collection (label to base of stand) Private collection, Sydney $1,800-2,400

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322 TWO SIMILAR QINGBAI FUNERARY URNS WITH COVERS Song Dynasty, each with a conical cover surmounted by a bird, the baluster body with applied human figures to the shoulder. Height of tallest 38cm $1,000-1,500 323 TWO CHINESE SANCAI FUNERARY FIGURES Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), each courtier holding his attribute standing on integral hexagonal plinth and base. Height 50cm $800-1,200

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324 A CHINESE SANCAI OVOID JAR AND COVER Qing Dynasty, incised and painted all over with stylised green foliage and blue and white chrysanthemums on a yellow ground, underglazed blue double circle to base. Height 41cm PROVENANCE: John Williams Auctions, “The contents of 44 Mona Road Darling Point”, 20 March (late 1980’s) Private Collection, Sydney, acquired from the above OTHER NOTES: fragmentary label to base: H BURDEN Sydney $5,000-8,000 325 R L HOBSON “BRITISH MUSEUM HANDBOOK OF THE POTTERY & PORCELAIN OF THE FAR EAST”, 1948 AND “A COLLECTION OF RARE OLD CHINESE PORCELAINS COLLECTED BY SIR WILLIAM BENNETT K.C.V.O.” EXHIBITION CATALOGUE FROM GORER 170 NEW BOND STREET LONDON, 1910 (2). $500-800 326 A CHINESE BRONZE FIGURE OF THE SEATED QUANYIN Late Qing Dynasty, wearing an elaborate diadem, seated on a lotus throne, traces of gilt and lacquer. Height 35cm $600-800

327 A SET OF FOUR CHINESE MARBLE-INSET HARDWOOD STOOLS 20TH CENTURY With cabriole legs carved to simulate bamboo, each inset with a grey and white marble panels. Height 41cm $800-1,200

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328 THREE CHINESE EXPORT REVERSE GLASS PAINTINGS Early 19th century, a pair with scenes of a mandarin with male and female attendants, and the third with a similar scene painted on mirror glass; in original hardwood frames with fret carved border. The largest 40 x 30cm $1,500-2,500 329 A PAIR OF CHINESE EXPORT REVERSE GLASS PAINTINGS First half 19th century, each with a scene of warriors doing battle outside a palace with distant mountains; in original carved frames. Each 54 x 72cm $2,000-3,000 330 A PAIR OF CHINESE EXPORT REVERSE GLASS PAINTINGS First half 19th century, depicting court beauties both seated at tables, one drinking tea, the other playing the guqin; in original carved frames. Each 61 x 46cm $2,000-3,000

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331 A CHINESE HARDWOOD OCCASIONAL TABLE 20TH CENTURY The two tiered table decorated with pierced scrollwork to the aprons and stretchers. Height 74cm $800-1,200 332 A CHINESE DREAMSTONE MARBLE PLAQUE-INSET HARDWOOD TABLE SCREEN 20TH CENTURY The dreamstone plaque patterned like flowing water, signed and with a red seal to the right hand side. 55 x 44cm $600-800 333 A CHINESE JUMU SQUARE CORNER TWO DOOR CABINET QING DYNASTY (1644-1912), 19TH CENTURY The honey-coloured and highly figured elm cabinet set with a round lock-plate, and decorated with an intricately carved apron. Height 207cm, Width 118cm, Depth 55cm $500-800 334 A LARGE PAIR OF CHINESE CARVED CINNABAR LACQUER CHESTS Each with a rising top above a panel front opening to reveal an arrangement of ten drawers, profusely carved all over with a design of five clawed dragons chasing flaming pearls, with engraved brass catches to the front. Height 74cm, Width 59cm, Depth 59cm $8,000-12,000

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INDIGENOUS ART Olivia Fuller BArtTh, Head of Department Lucy Foster BCA EMA, Specialist DECORATIVE ARTS David Parsons, Head of Department Dominic Kavanagh MFA, Specialist Trevor Fleming BA, Consultant, Japanese Art Carl Wantrup, Consultant, Asian Art Chiara Curcio BA, Head of Department (On Maternity Leave) SYDNEY Ronan Sulich, Senior Advisor Madeleine Norton BFA, BComm, MLitt, Decorative Arts and Fine Art Specialist Marcella Fox, Manager IMPORTANT JEWELS Hamish Sharma, Head of Department, Sydney FINE JEWELS & TIMEPIECES Bethany McGougan F.G.A.A., BA Hons, MSc, Head of Department, Melbourne Patricia Kontos F.G.A.A., Senior Jewellery Specialist Hannah Sass, Jewellery Manager Indigo Keane, Assistant Isabella Macciolli, Administrator Henrietta Maiyah, Consultant MODERN DESIGN Anna Grassham BA Contemporary Arts, Head of Department Paul Nicol, Modern Design Assistant LUXURY John D’Agata F.G.A.A., Head of Department Indigo Keane, Assistant PRINTS Hannah Ryan, Art Specialist

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— VALUATIONS David Parsons, Head of Department Troy McKenzie, Queensland Representative Specialist Anthony Hurl, South Australia Representative Specialist ACCOUNTS Yue Zhang, Finance Manager Michelle Draper, Account Manager Andrea Del Campo, Accountant CLIENT SERVICES Kim Clarke, Client Services Manager Amelia Lewis, Client Services Liaison Lucy Lewis, Client Services Liaison Richard Grieve, Client Services Liaison OPERATIONS & LOGISTICS Anthony Riepsamen, Manager Chris Salaoras, Logistics Assistant MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS Blanka Nemeth, Marketing Manager Keryn Gilchrist, Database Administrator PHOTOGRAPHY Adam Obradovic Paolo Cappelli GRAPHIC DESIGN Maria Rossi

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