AUCTION CATALOGUE VOLUME 16 ISSUE 1
LJ8671
COVER: Lot 133
A FRENCH PATINATED-BRONZE EQUESTRIAN FIGURE OF LOUIS XIV
$50,000-80,000
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AUCTION TUESDAY 21 FEBRUARY 2023, 2PM SYDNEY
THE BOND, 36-40 QUEEN STREET WOOLLAHRA NSW 2025
VIEWING
Friday 17 - Sunday 19 February 2023
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Setting the scene for the year, The Collector’s Auction on the 21st of February opens Leonard Joel’s calendar with a treasure trove of artefacts sure to delight any collector.
Our important art offering includes a classic Fred Williams gouache, a painting by Jordy Kerwick (the Australian contemporary artist who has recently scaled the ranks of the international artworld), and an etching by Pablo Picasso of the iconic Marie-Thérèse.
Our traditional decorative arts offering boasts an early 18th century armoire (lot 55) which is impressive in scale looming overhead at over two and a half metres tall. The late George III oak breakfront secretaire bookcase (lot 38) is another notable piece of craftmanship that makes a statement in any room.
The Property of a Gentleman (lots 67-136) showcases an inspiring collection amassed with a discerning eye over decades. Highlights from the collection include: the cover lot (133) a monumental bronze equestrian figure of Louis XIV, an Empire ormolu mantel clock (lot 70), and a regence ormolu mounted commode (lot 122).
The auction flows through to a refined selection of glassware and silverware, closing with our small yet impressive section of Asian art. Of note are the Japanese bronze of a Macaque (lot 176) which is finely sculpted and the imperial jade bowl (lot 185) exceptional for the beauty of its colour.
To all our Leonard Joel clients, I hope The Collector’s Auction is the beginning of a positive and fruitful collecting journey for you in 2023.
Madeleine Norton | Associate Head of Decorative Arts & Art, Sydney
Rome 1975
gouache on paper
22 x 30cm
PROVENANCE:
Greenhill Galleries, Perth Corporate collection, Sydney Sotheby’s, Melbourne, Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design, 29 October 2013, lot 192
Private collection, Sydney
$900-1,200
ARTHUR STREETON (1867-1943)
Study for the Royal Review, Spithead 1911 pencil and wash initialled lower right: A.S.
29.5 x 40.5cm
PROVENANCE:
Leonard Joel, Melbourne, Fine Art Auction, 16 September 2013, lot 125
Private collection, Sydney $3,000-4,000
MAX MIDDLETON (1922-2013)
River Gums, Benalla oil on masonite signed lower left: Max Middleton titled verso
24 x 29cm
$400-600
75 x 56.5cm
PROVENANCE: Christie’s, Sydney, BHP Billiton Collection of Australian Art, 27 August 2003, lot 552 $600-800
Glade 1993 oil on paper signed, titled and dated verso: Christine Johnson / 1993 / ‘Glade’ 75 x 56.5cm
PROVENANCE: Christie’s, Sydney, BHP Billiton Collection of Australian Art, 27 August 2003, lot 511 $600-800
7
JASON BENJAMIN (1971-2021)
Sweetest Morning 2016 oil on linen
signed, titled and dated verso: “Sweetest / Morning” / 2016 / Benjamin 66.5 x 66.5cm
PROVENANCE: The Artist, 2017 Private collection, Sydney $5,000-8,000
8
GEOFFREY DYER (born 1947)
Road to Ocean III oil on linen signed lower right: DYER 122 x 153cm
PROVENANCE: The Artist, 2017 Private collection, Sydney $8,000-12,000
9
HUGH SAWREY (1923-1999)
Resting The Horses oil on canvas signed lower right: SAWREY signed, titled and inscribed verso: “RESTING THE HORSES” ON THE PLAINS OF “MORNEY” CHANNEL / COUNTRY / W. QLD / HUGH SAWREY 48 x 59cm $5,000-8,000
10
11
12
JOHN OLSEN (born 1928)
Mt Kenya 2010
lithograph, ed. 33/65 signed, titled and numbered below image: 33/65 ‘Mt Kenya’ John Olsen 65 x 48cm
PROVENANCE:
Tim Olsen Gallery, Sydney Private collection, Sydney
$1,200-1,800
14
CHARLES BLACKMAN (1928-2018)
Floating Schoolgirl 1998 A/P, screenprint on paper signed in margin lower right: Blackman 59.5 x 79.5cm
$800-1,200
15
TEXTAQUEEN (born 1975)
The Witch of Mount Wycheproof (Carla) 2009 felt-tip markers on Stonehenge cotton paper signed lower right: TEXTAQUEEN 97 x 127cm
PROVENANCE: Commission from the artist Private collection, Sydney
$1,500-2,000
16
JORDY KERWICK (born 1982)
Introversion #2 2018
mixed media on canvas
signed and dated verso: JORDY / 2018
75 x 60cm
PROVENANCE:
Piermarq, Sydney, 2019
Private collection, Sydney
$18,000-24,000
17
Belle Isle 1903
watercolour
signed, titled and inscribed lower centre: J P RUSSELL TO L. T. C. / BELLE ISLE ‘03
30.5 x 46.5cm
PROVENANCE:
Private collection, Sydney
$5,000-7,000
18
signed and dated lower right: Clifton / 2/12/77
PROVENANCE:
Private collection, Sydney $1,800-2,200
19
FRED WILLIAMS (1927-1982)
Windswept Landscape Cavan 1977 gouache on paper on composition board signed lower right: Fred Williams
56.5 x 75cm
PROVENANCE:
Rex Irwin Art Dealer, Sydney Private collection, Sydney $35,000-55,000
Fred Williams was a painter and printmaker whose distinctive vision and innovative style reinvented the way the Australian landscape was viewed and represented. His subject matter was always derived from something he had observed outside as he strove to depict the underlying “bones” of the Australian continent. He developed a visual language which involved the reduction of form in the landscape to a series of abstract motifs. In the present lot we see the soft crest of a hill as denoted by a single almost unbroken line. The landscape is dotted with ambiguous strokes of paint and as your eye attempts to discern the pattern of these strokes the imagery of rocks, trees and a blustery wind appear and disappear before you. The subtle play of colour and texture produce an atmospheric composition characteristic of Williams’ unique approach.
20
CAREL WEIGHT (British, 1908-1997)
Greatham Church Sussex oil on board signed lower left: Carel Weight titled verso
29 x 38.5cm
$2,000-3,000
21
BERNHARD SACHS (1954-2022)
Grand Mal - Nervous Interior (During Philosophy) 1988 diptych, charcoal on paper, masking tape each: signed, titled, dated and inscribed verso: Grand Mal - Nervous Interior (During Philosophy) / Bernhard Sachs 1988
300 x 800cm (overall)
$800-1,200
22
STEVEN COHEN (South African, born 1962)
Untitled silkscreen on canvas
110 x 81cm
$400-600
23
STEVEN COHEN (South African, born 1962)
Untitled (Chair)
Victorian mahogany chair with silkscreen upholstery
Height 97.5cm
$800-1,200
SALVADOR DALÍ (Spanish, 1904-1989)
I am my beloved (from the Songs of Solomon) 1972 coloured etching with gold gilding, ed. 46/250 signed and numbered: E 46/250 Dalí 34 x 25.5cm
LITERATURE:
Michler, R. & Löpsinger, L., Salvador Dalí : catalogue raisonné of etchings and mixed-media prints, 19241980, Prestel, Munich, 1994, no. 477
$500-800
25
SALVADOR DALÍ (Spanish, 1904-1989)
The Two Gentlemen of Verona (from the Shakespeare series) 1970 coloured drypoint, artist’s proof signed and annotated: EA Dalí one of the 25 Artist’s Proofs outside of the edition of 250 copies 17 x 12cm
LITERATURE:
Michler, R. & Löpsinger, L., Salvador Dalí : catalogue raisonné of etchings and mixed-media prints, 19241980, Prestel, Munich, 1994, no. 405
$300-500
26
After PIERRE-AUGUSTE RENOIR Baigneuse Debout a Mi Jambes etching posthumous edition
16.5 x 11cm
$200-400
PABLO PICASSO (Spanish/French, 1881-1973)
Tête de face (Portrait de Marie-Thérèse de face) 1934 etching, aquatint & drypoint signed lower right: Picasso
31.5 x 23cm
PROVENANCE:
Galerie Michael, California, USA 1997 (label verso)
The Estate of Irena Nebenzahl, Sydney
LITERATURE:
Bloch, G., Pablo Picasso, catalogue de l’oeuvre gravé et lithographié, Kornfeld and Klipstein, Berne, 1968, v. I, no. 276
Geiser, B. & Baer, B., Picasso: Peintre-Graveur, Catalogue raisonné de l’oeuvre gravé et des monotypes, Kornfeld, Berne, 1986-1996, no. 417
Palau I Fabre, J., Picasso: Del Minotaur al Guernika (1927-1939), Ediciones Polígrafa, Barcelona, 2011, vol. 4, no. 589
$15,000-20,000
Marie-Thérèse was the inspiration for many of Picasso’s greatest works and the story of their first encounter and subsequent love affair is among the most compelling in 20th century art history. For Picasso, Marie-Thérèse offered a combination of the lover, the model, and the goddess, and she was cast in many roles throughout his body of work. The present lot is an intimate yet confronting portrait depicting her gazing directly at the viewer. Similarities can be seen in the composition to the later 1937 painting by Picasso of Marie-Thérèse in a Red Beret which is housed at the Tate Modern, London.
A SET OF NINE ENGRAVINGS OF THE GARDENS OF VERSAILLES BY DEMORTAIN
A collection of plates depicting views of Versailles including the Latona Fountain, the Basin of Neptune, the Baths of Apollo, the Colonnade, and others, originally published as a series of 56 plates circa 1717.
Each: 45 x 56cm (76 x 57cm framed)
$3,000-5,000 29
A POLYCHROME SANTOS FIGURE
18th century, the tonsured saint in a coloured robe with knotted rope belt.
Height 60cm
$500-800 30
A LOUIS XV RUSTIC FRUITWOOD DINING TABLE
The cleated plank top above a slide and drawer to opposing ends and shaped apron on square sectioned cabriole legs.
Height 75cm, Width 78cm, Length 214cm
PROVENANCE:
Eugène Brelaz Antiques, France
Private collection, Sydney
$2,000-4,000
PROVENANCE:
With
$600-800
$200-300
A CHARLES II OAK CHEST OF DRAWERS
Circa 1685, in two parts, the moulded plank top above two short and three long drawers with moulded panel fronts and brass drop handles, on stile feet.
Height 91cm, Width 94cm, Depth 57cm
$1,500-1,800
35
A PAIR OF NEOCLASSICAL GILT TOLE DECORATIVE URNS
Italian, early 19th century, each decorated with a swag and a pair of scrolled handles, on a moulded base with lamp fitting to reverse.
Height 35cm
$500-800
36
HENRY JOHN KINNAIRD (British, 1861-1929)
Bucolic Scene with Cattle Watering and Laundress oil on canvas
signed lower right: Henry J Kinnaird
34 x 49.5cm
$600-800
37
A GEORGE III MARQUETRY OVAL PEMBROKE TABLE
In the manner of Mayhew and Ince, the fiddleback mahogany top with a central satinwood patera within a border of swags surrounded by scrolling foliate motifs, swags, stylised urns and anthemia, having a concealed end drawer on square tapering legs inlaid with bell-flower drops and terminating in brass castors.
Height 71cm, Width 99.5cm (extended), Depth 72cm
PROVENANCE: Spink and Son, 1977
Thence by descent
$6,000-8,000
A LATE GEORGE III OAK BREAKFRONT SECRETAIRE BOOKCASE
The moulded cornice above a plain central frieze above four astragal glazed doors enclosing adjustable shelves, the base with a central fitted secretaire drawer above a slide and cupboards, flanked by two deep drawers and further cupboards all with moulded fronts on a plinth base. Height 225cm, Width 237cm, Depth 55cm
PROVENANCE:
Christie’s, Sydney, 18 August 1993
Private collection, Sydney
$10,000-15,000
39
A SET OF FOUR FRAMED REPRODUCTION PRINTS FROM ‘VITRUVIUS BRITANNICUS’
Including Blenheim and Drumlanrig.
42 x 57cm overall
$200-300
40
A WOOL NAIN CARPET
The circular navy medallion with lobate border on ivory ground within ivory triple border of scrolling tendrils and flowerheads.
210 x 195cm
$1,200-1,800
41
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY EXTENDING DINING
TABLE
The
Height 73.5cm, Width 128cm, Length 386cm (extended)
PROVENANCE:
Christie’s, Sydney, The Barry Byrne Collection, 15 July 1992
Private collection, Sydney $3,000-5,000
42
Height 97.5cm
$2,500-3,500
43
ENGLISH
33 x 48cm
$400-600
Attributed to DANIEL MACLISE RA (1806-1870)
The Meeting of King Edward IV and Elizabeth Woodville at Woodstock oil on canvas
signed on stretcher verso: D MACLISE RA
23.5 x 33.5cm
OTHER NOTES:
The partially intact label on the back of the stretcher bearing the words “Illustration from Woodstock... Edward .. and Elizabeth Woodville..” provides the clue to the story of this composition; The story of King Edward IV and Elizabeth Woodville, whom Edward secretly married in 1452 and she was crowned Queen in May 1465. At the time of their first meeting Elizabeth had been recently widowed and, as was customary for unmarried women at the time, had been dispossessed of her land and forced to move with her two children to her parents’ home. Legend has it that Elizabeth became aware that Edward was visiting Wychwood forest for a hunting excursion (Woodstock referred to on the label was a wooded park - later Blenheim - within Wychwood forest that belonged to the King). Elizabeth went there to meet Edward to plead for her land to be returned to her. Edward was so taken by her beauty that he instantly fell in love. $1,000-2,000
A LATE VICTORIAN EBONISED EASEL
The moulded front struts centred with an anthemion, having scroll terminals and united by a turned stretcher, the adjustable rest with scrolled brackets. Height 176cm, Width 57cm $800-1,000
DANISH SCHOOL (Early 20th century)
Seascape with Shipping in the Øresund, Kronborg Castle on the Horizon oil on canvas
83 x 130cm
$1,500-2,500
47
A VICTORIAN PORTRAIT OF A YOUNG WOMAN
Circa 1850, in a grey dress with a lace collar and a pink bow.
59 x 48cm $400-600
48
A VICTORIAN TOLE PEINTE TRAY ON STAND
The rectangular tray painted to the centre with a spray of flowers on black ground within a dark green border having gilt flowers and oval reserves with further flowers, on a modern ebonised turned wood stand.
Height 45cm, Width 63cm, Depth 47cm $1,000-1,500
49 AN ARDEBIL RUG
With three stellar medallions on a brick red field with geometric borders. 168 x 114cm $600-800
50
The top with quarter veneered and feather banded panel above an arrangement of six small drawers above two long drawers with brass escutcheons and handles on bracket feet.
Height 88cm, Width 88cm, Depth 53cm $8,000-12,000
A VICTORIAN HUNTING PRINT AFTER J F HERRING SNR ‘FOX-HUNTING, PLATE 2, THE FIND’ FROM FORS’S NATIONAL SPORTS
Published 1862, in birdseye maple frame. 82 x 136cm overall
$400-600
52
A GEORGIAN OAK GATELEG TABLE
The oval plank top on bobbin turned gateleg supports united by moulded stretchers.
Height 72cm, Width 129cm (extended), Depth 116cm
$1,000-1,500
53
AN ANTIQUE OAK CHAMPAGNE RIDDLING RACK
Having 60 shaped apertures, iron feet and stamped P.W.Ld
Height 149.5cm, Width 73cm, Depth 5cm
$500-800
54
AN ANTIQUE OAK CHAMPAGNE RIDDLING RACK
Having 60 shaped apertures and stamped P.W.Ld
Height 147cm, Width 73cm, Depth 5cm
$500-800
55
A LATE LOUIS XIV WALNUT ARMOIRE
First quarter 18th century, the arched deeply moulded cornice above a panelled frieze and pair of moulded doors with shaped panels, opening to reveal shelves and two further drawers flanked by panelled moulded sides on a moulded base with massive bun feet.
Height 270cm, Width 150cm, Depth 68cm
PROVENANCE:
Andre & Cecile Fink Antiquaries, Sydney
Private collection, Sydney $8,000-12,000
56
A PERSIAN SILK QUM
With central lobate medallions on a flower-strewn crimson field with ivory spandrels within triple borders of Shah Abbas flowers.
200 x 139cm $1,500-1,800
57
A NAPOLEON III MAHOGANY CENTRE TABLE
The replaced green marble top on a hexagonal baluster pedestal and scrolled triform base standing on lion paw feet.
Height 70cm, Diameter 79cm
PROVENANCE:
Ros Palmer Interiors, Sydney
Private collection, Sydney $1,500-1,800
58
A PAIR OF CHINESE SILK APPLIQUE PICTURES
Early 19th century, one of a woman at her toilette, the other of a man and his son in an interior. Each 35 x 50cm
$3,000-4,000
59
A PAIR OF VICTORIAN “DECALCOMANIA” COVERED VASES
Each of inverted baluster outline decorated internally with various coloured Chinoiserie motifs on a pale green ground.
Height 41cm $3,000-4,000
60
A PAIR OF FRENCH JAPANNED AND BRASS TWO TIER LAMP TABLES
In the manner of Maison Jansen, each shaped tier decorated with gilt chinoiseries on a red ground having faux bamboo supports with pinecone finials and lion paw feet.
Height 59cm, Width 48cm, Depth 37cm, $1,000-2,000
61
ENGLISH SCHOOL (Late 19th/Early 20th century)
Llanthuny Abbey oil on board
titled lower left: Llanthuny Abby
23 x 15.5cm
$300-500
62
A VICTORIAN AESTHETIC MOVEMENT
EBONISED CORNER DROPSIDE TABLE
The square top painted with an angel on turned and incised gateleg supports.
Height 65.5cm, Width 52cm, Depth 52cm
$800-1,200
63
ITALIAN SCHOOL (Mid-Late 19th century)
The Nude Putto Draped with Fruiting Vines oil on canvas
26.5 x 19.5cm
$500-800
64
A PAINTED LOW TABLE
The square top inset with an Eastern bullion thread embroidered panel on faux bamboo supports with fretwork brackets.
Height 45cm, Width 79cm, Depth 73cm
$800-1,200
65
A PERSIAN SILK RUG
The crimson field with all over stylised flower heads and foliage within a triple border.
110 x 80cm
$600-800
66
A FRENCH JAPANNED AND BRASS TWO TIER LAMP TABLE
In the manner of Maison Jansen, each shaped tier decorated with gilt chinoiseries on a red ground having faux bamboo supports with pinecone finials and lion paw feet.
Height 61cm, Width 48cm, Depth 37cm
$500-800
67
A PAIR OF BRONZE RELIEF PANELS
Each cast with two horsemen from the frieze of the Acropolis, Athens.
One 49 x 64cm, the other 51 x 67cm
$2,000-3,000
68
A LOUIS XV CARVED GILTWOOD PICTURE FRAME
Circa 1760, composed of scrolls, rocaille and flowerheads, with later mirror plate.
45 x 37cm
$2,000-3,000
69
A PAIR OF LOUIS XVI WHITE MARBLE AND ORMOLU CANDLESTICKS
In the form of a column supporting an urn with reversible cover on a circular leaf cast socle.
Height 24cm
$1,500-2,000
70
AN EMPIRE ORMOLU MANTEL CLOCK
The rectangular leaf moulded base centred with a trophy of arms, supporting the figure of Leonidas in a tunic and Phrygian cap brandishing a spear, the dial with Roman numerals in the form of his shield, leaning against an altar with his spears and plumed helmet.
Height 50cm, Width 43cm, Depth 13cm
PROVENANCE: Paris, France
Private collection, Sydney
$8,000-10,000
71
A PAIR OF DIRECTOIRE STYLE SIDE CHAIRS
19th century, each in distressed cream painted finish with relief carved top rail centred with a wreathed urn above an anthemion splat, the stuff-over seat on turned tapering front legs.
Height 85.5cm $500-800
72
A PARIS PORCELAIN CAMPANA URN
First half 19th century, of typical form, the twin handles with bearded mask terminals, decorated with distressed gilt enamel.
Height 30cm
$400-600
73
A BRASS MOUNTED MAHOGANY DEMI LUNE SUPPER TABLE
In the Louis XVI style, the crossbanded foldover top above a brass moulded frieze on turned tapering legs with brass castors.
Height 77cm, Width 109cm, Depth 55.5cm
$1,200-1,500
74
A PAIR OF GILTMETAL MOUNTED BLACK MARBLE URNS
Each with an ovoid nero macquena body flanked with goat head handles on a moulded fluted foot.
Height 32cm
$600-800
75
AN ITALIAN CARVED PINE TROPHY OF ARMS
Late 18th/early 19th century, centred with a fasces flanked by shields and supporting a plumed helmet, oak and laurel branches, a sword, a plum and two flags, in original grey painted finish.
Height 112cm
PROVENANCE:
Mrs Charles Engelhard
Christie’s, New York, Property From The Estate of Mrs. Charles W. Engelhard, 18 March 2005, lot 297
$2,000-3,000
AN EMPIRE STYLE GILTWOOD CURULE STOOL
First half 19th century, the rectangular upholstered top on a moulded X-frame support with turned and fluted stretcher and lion paw feet, upholstered in tiger pattern velvet.
Height 45cm $1,200-1,600
77
A PAIR OF GRAND TOUR BRONZES
Italian, early 19th century, of Demeter and Bacchus, each holding their attributes on gilt metal leaf cast socles.
Height 21.5cm
PROVENANCE:
Shapiro Auctioneers, Sydney, The Estate of K.R Bernard Smith, 21 September 2004 $2,000-3,000
78
A SANG D’BOEUF TABLE LAMP
With foliate metal mounts, of Rococo design. Height 66cm $800-1,200
79
A GILT COMPOSITION CONSOLE TABLE
First half 19th century, the shaped white marble top above an acanthus cast serpentine frieze on leaf cast scrolled legs terminating in lion paw feet. Height 72cm, Width 83cm, Depth 44cm
PROVENANCE:
David Jones Antiques, Sydney $2,000-3,000
TWO JAPANESE CARVED CYPRESS WOOD GUARDIAN LIONS
Edo Period, each seated on its haunches with a fierce expression and traces of polychrome. Height 69cm; 65cm
PROVENANCE:
Peter Kuring, Sydney
$5,000-8,000
81
A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN JARDINIERE
Qing Dynasty, 19th century, painted with a band of fretwork below a stylised cloud band and lappets.
Height 20cm, Diameter 24cm
$500-800
82
A LOUIS XV/XVI TRANSITIONAL STYLE GILTWOOD FAUTEUIL
The moulded, ribbon carved, pearled and leaf carved frame with a padded arched back flanked by scrolled arms on scrolled cabriole legs, upholstered in chocolate velvet.
Height 99cm
PROVENANCE:
Christie’s, Sydney
$2,000-3,000
A LOUIS XV ORMOLU MOUNTED BLACK LACQUERED BRACKET CLOCK BY JOSUÉ ROBERT, CHAUX DE FONDS
The white enamel dial with Roman numerals and Arabic minutes, the waisted case with concave sided cresting and glazed side panels, surmounted by an urn, painted black and mounted with ormolu ribbons, swags and foliate motifs, on a conforming bracket, the movement signed.
Height 106cm
OTHER NOTES:
Josué Robert (1691-1771) was made clockmaker to the King of Prussia in 1725, he founded the firm of J. Robert et Fils which continued into the 19th century.
$10,000-15,000
84
A WHITE AND GREY VERIEGATED MARBLE BUST OF A BEARDED EMPEROR
On a green marble socle.
Height 63cm
$2,000-3,000
85
A FRENCH BRONZE CANDLESTICK LAMP
Late 19th century, in the form of Diana the Huntress on a white marble plinth.
Height 51cm $400-600
86
A FRENCH PLASTER BUST OF A GENTLEMAN 19th century, on a circular socle.
Height 64cm
PROVENANCE: Christie’s, Paris $500-800
A LOUIS XVI STYLE ORMOLU MOUNTED ROUGE MARBLE ENCRIER
Second half 19th century, the leaf cast and wreathed reservoir with hinged cover, the base with fluted detail and ribbon-tied mouldings.
Height 15cm, Width 23cm $500-800
88
AN EMPIRE MAHOGANY BUREAU A CYLINDRE
First quarter 19th century, the superstructure with three drawers above the cylinder opening to reveal an arrangement of six drawers with secret compartments, above four further drawers around central kneehole on square tapering legs with ormolu sabots.
Height 124cm, Width 132cm, Depth 71cm $5,000-8,000
89
A REGENCY EBONISED SIDE CHAIR
The swept back with broad top rail and turned back rail above upholstered seat on sabre legs, decorated in distressed gilt (decoration refreshed). Height 85cm $300-500
90
A PAIR OF LOUIS PHILLIPE TAZZA URNS
Each shallow bowl with scrolled handles on a reeded socle and sienna marble pedestal and base.
Height 33cm $1,800-2,200
91
AN ORMOLU BOUILLOTTE LAMP
19th century, in the Louis XV style, after a design by Pierre Gouthiere, the circular base with arcaded pierced rim rising to a fluted shaft issuing three adjustable candle arms with goat head terminals and berried leaf nozzles, the adjustable red tole peinte shade with a pinecone finial.
Height 74cm
PROVENANCE: Christie’s, Paris $1,500-2,000
92
A FRENCH PAINTED PLASTER BUST OF LOUIS XVI
In the manner of Louis-Simon Boizot, mid-19th century, bust length on an integral square socle, the king with draped shoulders, looking to his left.
Height 32cm
PROVENANCE:
Christie’s, Paris $2,000-3,000
93
A PAIR OF LOUIS XVI STYLE GILT BRONZE CHENETS
Each in the form of an urn with rams head handles with a berried wreath drop on a fluted base and leaf cast feet.
Height 52cm
PROVENANCE:
Christie’s, Paris $3,000-5,000
A CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE FOOTED DISH 19th century, painted to the exterior with scattered antiques and other objects, the interior enamelled with a design of peaches and bats.
Height 9cm, Diameter 28cm $800-1,000
95
A GILTMETAL EIGHT LIGHT CHANDELIER
Late 19th century, the central scrolled cage issuing eight candle branches with crystal drops.
Height 85cm
$2,000-4,000
96
Circle of NICOLAS DE LARGILLIERRE (17th century)
Portrait of the Marquise de Montebello oil on canvas titled verso in a carved and gilt regence frame 81 x 65cm
PROVENANCE:
Pierre Bergé & Assoc., Paris
$4,000-6,000
97
A PAIR OF ITALIAN GILTWOOD AND POLYCHROME PRICKET CANDLESTICKS 19th century, each on a square base with turned feet rising to a fluted pedestal and turned, partially reeded and partially leaf carved baluster shaft.
Height 75cm
$2,000-3,000
A FRENCH GRAND TOUR BRONZE OF THE DISCOPHOROS
After the Greek original by Naukydes from the early 4th century BC, the naked athlete with downcast eyes holding a discus in his left hand, on black fossil marble plinth.
Height 34cm overall
OTHER NOTES:
A Roman copy from the 1st-2nd century AD in Pentelic marble is housed in the Musée du Louvre, Paris. $800-1,200
99
A BRONZE OF THE DANCING FAUN WITH CYMBALS
19th century, after the original marble in the Uffizi, Florence, on a circular serpentine marble plinth. Height 43cm overall
PROVENANCE:
The Country Trader, Sydney $2,000-4,000
100
A LOUIS XVI GILTWOOD BERGERE
The moulded frame with squared back and curved upholstered arms flanking the padded seat, on turned and fluted legs with carved flower headers, upholstered in chocolate velvet.
Height 95cm $1,500-1,800
101
Circle of GERARD HOET (Dutch, 1648-1733)
Seated Woman with Servants, Cupid, Statue and Cherubs oil on wood panel 35 x 26cm
PROVENANCE:
Christie’s, Melbourne, The Carter Collection, 20 March 2001, lot 397 $2,000-3,000
102
A LOUIS XV GILT COMPOSITION MIRROR
The rectangular plate in a frame composed of scrolls and rocaille on a dark green painted wooden panel.
121 x 73cm
PROVENANCE:
Sotheby’s, Amsterdam
$3,000-5,000
103
FRENCH SCHOOL (18th century)
Self Portrait of an Artist in His Studio oil on canvas
37.5 x 31cm
PROVENANCE:
Christie’s, Melbourne, The Carter Collection, 20 March 2001, lot 411
$2,500-3,500
104
A PAIR OF ORMOLU CANDLESTICKS
19th century, in the Louis XV style after a design by Jules Aurele Meissonnier, each shaped circular base composed of scrolls and rocaille rising to a rocaille shaft supporting a scrolled nozzle.
Height 23.5cm
$800-1,200
The Prodigal Son
bronze signed: A. Colle foundry mark to base Height 62cm
PROVENANCE:
Sotheby’s, Sydney, The Collection of Mr and Mrs Rene Rivkin, 3 June 2001, lot 428
OTHER NOTES:
Alphonse Colle was mainly known for his monumental civic sculpture in many French towns, he was a pupil of Aristide Croisy. The bronze appears to represent a scene from the parable of the Prodigal Son, depicting the downcast youth having spent his inheritance being reduced to looking after the pigs and willingly eating the husks that were fed to the pigs.
$3,000-5,000
A PAIR OF LOUIS XVI STYLE TWO LIGHT APPLIQUES
Each back plate with a tasseled ribbon drop supporting an oak spray and pair of branches in the form of hunting horns.
Height 47cm
PROVENANCE:
Sotheby’s, Zurich
$1,500-2,000
107
A LOUIS XVI FAUTEUIL EN CABRIOLET
The oval moulded back flanked by upholstered swept arms on stop fluted supports above a shaped seat on turned and fluted legs, upholstered in flower sprigged striped silk.
Height 92cm $800-1,200
108
A WHITE MARBLE FIGURE OF A WEEPING PUTTO 19th century, on a later black granite plinth.
Height 39cm overall
PROVENANCE:
Paris, France
$3,000-5,000
109
A GILTMETAL MOUNTED PORCELAIN URN
Late 19th century, in the Louis XVI style, the bleu nouveau porcelain body mounted with a pierced rim, a pair of lion mask handles united by a drapery swag on four lion paw feet.
Height 35cm $1,000-1,500
110
A LOUIS XV STYLE ORMOLU AND CRYSTAL SIX LIGHT CHANDELIER
The central moulded glass bobeche issuing six leaf cast branches terminating in shaped drip hands all hung with crystal drops.
Height 61cm $800-1,200
111
A FRENCH EMPIRE ORMOLU MANTEL CLOCK
The white enamel dial with Roman numerals signed ‘Boilly Abbaye St Germain’ in a square case formed as a fountain having a shepherd and his maiden seated beside, on a base with a classical frieze and on toupee feet.
Height 32cm, Width 34cm, Depth 11cm $2,000-4,000
112
A REGENCE GILTWOOD MIRROR
The elaborately pierced and carved cresting centred with a putto amidst flower swags and scrolls, the frame with mirrored borders and conforming corner detail.
Height 152cm, Width 81cm
PROVENANCE:
Sotheby’s, Zurich $10,000-15,000
113
A PAIR OF BRONZE AND SIENNA MARBLE TAZZA URNS
Early 19th century, each with a partially reeded bowl having anthemion and swan neck handles on a marble base.
Height 14cm, Width 22cm, Depth 9cm
PROVENANCE:
Shapiro Auctioneers, Sydney, The KR Bernard-Smith Collection, 21 September 2004 $3,000-5,000
114
AN ARCHAIC STYLE CHINESE BRONZE MIRROR
Of circular form with central boss, verdigris finish. Diameter 25cm
PROVENANCE:
Peter Kuring, Sydney $500-800
115
A CHINESE FAMILLE NOIR PORCELAIN VASE
Of square baluster form, decorated in black enamel with floral designs on a green ground.
Height 46cm $300-500
A LOUIS XVI LACQUERED BRASS CARTEL CLOCK
Surmounted by a draped urn, the enamel dial with Roman hours and Arabic minutes, having pierced ormolu hands draped with the pelt of the Nemean lion terminating in a foliate berried boss.
Height 84cm, Width 37cm
PROVENANCE:
Sotheby’s, Amsterdam
$4,000-6,000
117
A CHINESE MOTHER OF PEARL AND LACQUERED CIRCULAR BOX
Late 19th century, with a shou character to the centre surrounded by various roundels in mother of pearl, red lacquer interior.
Diameter 38cm
PROVENANCE:
Peter Kuring, Sydney $800-1,200
118
A PAIR OF JAPANESE GILT HINOKE-WOOD TEMPLE CANDLESTICKS
19th century, each on a domed chrysanthemum base, rising to a slender reeded shaft and spreading capital supporting the bronze pricket.
Height 81cm
$1,800-2,200
119
A CHINESE PORCELAIN BALUSTER VASE
The ovoid body with tall flared neck in noir glaze.
Height 23cm $200-400
AN EASY CHAIR AND OTTOMAN DESIGNED BY THOMAS HAMEL
Upholstered in celadon brocade with a design of ribbons and flowers with rope twist piping and bullion fringe.
The chair: Height 100cm, Width 80cm, Depth 120cm $1,500-2,000
121
A FRENCH PATINATED-BRONZE GROUP OF LA RENOMMÉE À CHEVAL SUR PEGASE
19th century, a bronze reduction after the original marble by Antoine Coysevox (1640-1720), the personification of fame blowing her trumpet and seated on Pegasus above a trophy of arms, signed on plinth: Coysevox.
Height 41cm
PROVENANCE:
Christie’s, Amsterdam, European Furniture, Carpets, Sculpture and Works of Art, 30 June 2004, lot 255
OTHER NOTES:
The original marble, now in the Louvre, Paris, was commissioned for King Louis XIV’s palace at Marly in 1698. $4,000-6,000
122
A REGENCE ORMOLU MOUNTED PALISANDER AND PARQUETRY COMMODE
Circa 1720, the rounded rectangular top decorated with a scrolling design of veneers above two short and two long drawers with geometric inlay and ormolu mounts, having brass fluted uprights. Height 77cm, Width 131cm, Depth 62cm
PROVENANCE: Paris, France $10,000-15,000
A CONTINENTAL PARIAN FIGURE OF ARIADNE AND THE PANTHER
Second half 19th century, after the original by Johann Heinrich von Dannecke.
Height 20cm, Width 20cm $400-600
124
A FRENCH ORMOLU AND GREEN MARBLE WATCH STAND
First quarter 19th century, in the form of a fisher boy holding a bunch of bulrushes on a base decorated with shells with an associated pair cased pocket watch.
Height 21cm
PROVENANCE:
Christie’s, Melbourne $800-1,200
125
After PIERRE-AUGUSTE RENOIR Tete de Coco bronzed resin signed “Renoir”
Height 27cm, Height overall 42cm $800-1,200
126
A PAIR OF GEORGE IV STONEWARE TWIN HANDLED URNS
Each of hemispherical outline with a pair of loop handles and a short flared neck, decorated in gold lustre with classical acanthus scrolls and swags.
Height 25cm $800-1,200
127
A CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE PORCELAIN BEAKER VASE
Qing Dynasty, 18th century, decorated in underglaze blue in the European style with scrolls and flowers and enamelled in the famille rose palette with landscapes with courtiers and figures.
Height 38cm, Diameter 23cm
PROVENANCE:
Christie’s, Sydney $800-1,200
A FRENCH BEECHWOOD STOOL
In the regence style, the padded seat on cabriole legs with rocaille carved knees and centred with a shell to each apron joined by a shaped and carved stretcher.
Height 52cm, Width 52cm, Depth 52cm
$500-800
129
A NAPOLEON III BRONZE BRULE PARFUM
In the form of three addorsed putti supporting a pierced urn on a black marble plinth.
Height 19cm
$800-1,200
130
AN ITALIAN BRONZE GROUP OF HERCULES WRESTLING THE STAG OF CERYNITIS
Late 19th century, the nude hero holding the stag by its horns on oval base.
Height 20cm $600-800
131
A FRENCH ORMOLU TABLE LAMP
Late 19th century, in the form of a classically draped woman holding aloft a torch, on a fluted white marble column base and circular socle.
Height 60cm
PROVENANCE:
Paris, France
$1,000-1,500
132
A CHARLES X ORMOLU ENCRIER
In the form of a dolphin supporting a scallop shell on an ormolu mounted sienna marble plinth.
Height 13cm
PROVENANCE:
Chateau de Gallerande, Paris Christie’s, Paris $1,000-1,500
Late 19th century, cast after the 1680 model by Francois Girardon (1628-1715) signed “Girardon 1680” on plinth, the Sun King dressed a l’antique on horseback gesturing with his right hand, on a modern moulded wood pedestal.
Height 110cm, Width 94cm, Depth 36cm (not including plinth)
The present lot is a reduction of François Girardon’s celebrated equestrian model of Louis XIV. Cast by J. Balthasar Keller and weighing over thirty tons, the monumental original was unveiled in the Place Louis le Grand (later renamed Place Vendôme) on 13 August 1699. It was subsequently destroyed by the populace during the Revolution in 1792 and only one hoof, now preserved in the Louvre, survived (Martin, Les Monuments Equestres de Louis XIV, Paris, 1986, pp. 92-117).
A popular and enduring model, a number of reductions were created in the late 17th and early 18th centuries, including one with similar measurements to the present group in the Louvre which was one of two in Giradon’s personal collection until his death, another version in the Royal Collection at Windsor Castle, and one in the Hermitage, St. Petersburg.
$50,000-80,000
134
LALIQUE: A ‘LANGEAIS’ DECANTER
The spherical body with frosted ribs, clear stopper and neck, engraved signature to base: LALIQUE R FRANCE.
Height 25cm
$500-800
135
LALIQUE: AN ‘ONDINES’ VASE
Moulded with bathing nudes in clear and frosted glass, engraved signature: LALIQUE R FRANCE.
Height 24cm
$800-1,200
136
LALIQUE: TWO PIECES IN THE ‘HONFLEUR’ PATTERN
A circular dish and plate, each with moulded and frosted leaf patterned rim.
Diameter of plate 21cm
$400-600
END OF COLLECTION
137
RENE LALIQUE: “CHEVREUSE” No. 1081 A
MOULDED AND FROSTED GLASS VASE
Of conical outline with five raised bands of flower heads separated by fluting, acid etched R. LALIQUE FRANCE to base.
Height 15.5cm $800-1,200
138
RENE LALIQUE: “ASTERS” No. 5 A MOULDED
OPALESCENT GLASS BOWL
Hemispherical with five graduated rows of moulded circles, acid etched R. LALIQUE FRANCE to base.
Diameter 13.5cm
$200-300
139
TWO SETS OF CONTINENTAL SILVER FISH CUTLERY
Each setting for six; one with repousse handles of art nouveau design, the other with scrolled moulded borders.
$300-500
140
A GEORGE II SILVER SMALL CASTER
Maker’s
Height 11.5cm, 77g
$400-600
141
A PAIR OF GEORGE III SILVER CAULDRON SALTS
Maker’s mark of Robert Hennell, London 1772, each with a gadrooned rim, on short cabriole legs with shell cast headers and feet.
Diameter 7cm, 187g
$500-800
142
A PART SET OF CONTINENTAL CUTLERY
19th century, comprising fifteen silver table forks and ten spoons engraved with initials GM; a set of twelve knives with fluted bone handles and decorated blades with carabinieri, Pulcinello and Columbine and a matching carving fork.
$600-800
143
A GEORGE II SILVER SMALL CASTER
Maker’s mark of Samuel Wood, London 1747, baluster shaped with pierced domed top and acorn finial.
Height 12.5cm, 76g
$400-600
144
A GEORGE III SILVER BEER MUG
Maker’s mark of John Swift, London 1763, of baluster form with leaf capped scroll handle, on moulded foot.
Height 12cm, 347g
$600-800
145
A GEORGE III SILVER BASKET
Maker’s mark of Burrage Davenport London 1776, the oval pierced body with repousse swags and beads, spiral twist swing handle, on pierced beaded foot.
Width 16.5cm, 141g
$600-800
146
A QUANTITY OF CONTINENTAL SILVER CUTLERY Comprising twelve table forks and ten spoons in old English pattern engraved with a monogram; and various forks, spoons and teaspoons of varying patterns.
$400-600
147
A GEORGE II SMALL SILVER SALVER
Maker’s mark of John Jacob, London 1734, circular with piecrust border, a band of engraved rocaille and centred with the initials IL, on scroll feet.
Diameter 15cm, 292g
$600-800
148
A GEORGE II SMALL SILVER CASTER
Maker’s mark of Samuel Wood, London 1759, baluster shaped the pierced domed top with alternating panels of pierced scrolls and holes, acorn finial.
Height 12.5cm, 80g
$400-600
149
A QUANTITY OF CONTINENTAL (800) SILVER AND PLATED TABLE WARES
Comprising six finger bowls; a Christofle beaker and cocktail spoon, and another beaker similar; a double salt and two further single salts and spoons; a pair of salad servers; asparagus and ice tongs; two soup ladles; various serving spoons and forks.
$400-600
150
A GEORGE III SILVER TANKARD
Maker’s mark of William Grundy, London 1762, tapering cylindrical with domed cover having pierced thumbpiece, the handle with scrolled terminal, on moulded foot; the cover (repaired) with WJ Sanders & Co. later engraved coat of arms.
Height 19.5cm, 842g
$1,500-1,800
151
A GEORGE III SILVER TEA CADDY
Makers’ mark of Peter and Ann Bateman, London 1799, shaped oval with domed hinged cover revealing a double compartment interior, having bands of bright cut engraved fruit and flowers and two cartouches with presentation inscriptions.
Width 15cm, 399g
$800-1,000
152
A GEORGE III SILVER SYRUP JUG
Maker’s mark rubbed, London 1777, of classical ewer form with beaded rim, scroll handle and foot.
Height 16cm, 156g
$300-500
153
A GEORGE III SILVER SMALL BEER MUG
Maker’s mark of Benjamin Brewood, London 1764, of baluster form with leaf capped scroll handle, on moulded foot.
Height 9.5cm, 194g
$400-600
154
A GEORGE III SILVER TEA CADDY
Maker’s mark of John Denzilow, London 1791, rectangular with canted corners and a slightly domed cover with finial, having bands of bright cut engraving of flowerheads and two vacant cartouches.
Height 14cm, 462g
$800-1,000
155
A GEORGE III SMALL SILVER MUG
Makers’ mark of Rebecca Emes and Edward Barnard I, London 1813, baluster shaped and chased with a band of fruiting vines above the half reeded body and leaf cast handle and foot, gilt interior.
Height 9cm, 168g
$300-500
156
A GEORGE IV SILVER SALVER
Makers’ mark of Barnard Brothers, London 1828, the piecrust border cast with flowerheads, scrolls and foliate motifs, the engraved ground centred with a monogram and motto within an oak wreath, on scroll and shell cast feet, the underside with presentation inscription “From Messrs Martin & Ware to Mr and Mrs Wm Mowll for their kind Attention to Mr W.C. Mabbott on the occasion of his Accident 24th November 1829”.
Diameter 22cm, 401g
$600-800
158
157
158
159
Maker’s mark of James Young, London 1784, each domed cover with urn finial, the oval base having moulded handles with leaf terminals, beaded rim and foot and with engraved decoration of floral swags. Width across handles 26cm, 1283g combined
A JAPANESE CARVED WOOD INRO
In the form of Ebisu, the god of fishermen and luck, holding a fish on his shoulder, his foot on a basket, the netsuke carved as a fish.
Height 7.5cm $800-1,000
161
A JAPANESE CARVED WOOD NETSUKE
In the form of a leaping rabbit.
Length 4.5cm $600-800
162
THREE JAPANESE NETSUKE
A horn example carved as a boy on a bamboo shoot; a wooden example carved as a mouse on an abalone shell and another wooden example in the form of a boy holding leaves, signed on a mother of pearl plaque to rear.
Height of largest 6cm $1,200-1,800
PROPERTY FROM THE ESTATE OF THOR BEOWULF, SYDNEY
LOTS 163-174
163
A TIBETAN CARVED AND PAINTED STONE BOOK
COVER
20th century or earlier, carved with three deities amongst scrolling foliage, the central figure flanked by Buddhist lions.
Length 37cm $500-700
164
TWO PARCEL-GILT SILVER/WHITE METAL PHURBA WITH STANDS
20th century or earlier, each comprising a ritual phurba knife with matching triangular stand. The larger: Height including stand 23.5cm $500-700
165
A TIBETAN GILT BRONZE AND IRON PHURBA/ KILA WITH STAND
Circa 19th century, comprising a three-sided iron blade inlaid with gold sanskrit text and gilt-bronze handle with the face of the deity Vajrakila as the pommel, and a triangular stand.
Height including stand 12cm $600-800
166
THREE TIBETAN BONE CARVINGS OF SKULLS 19th century, carved as skulls, with traces of red pigment, probably from a ritual apron.
Height 10cm $500-700
167
A TIBETAN PARCEL-GILT IRON HOOK OF SAMSARA
Circa 17th century, with gilded designs of clouds and flowers against a deep patinated iron hook.
Height 8cm $1,000-1,500
168
A TIBETAN RETICULATED GILT-BRONZE REPOUSSE PLAQUE
Circa 17th century, the rectangular plaque with a central design of a dragon amongst scrolling tendrils. Width 12cm $600-800
169
TWO TIBETAN TSATSA
19th century or earlier, each moulded with a deity to the front, and a circular seal to the reverse.
The larger: Height 9cm $500-700
170
TWO FIGURES OF DAKA TOGETHER WITH A SNOW-LION MASK 20th century and earlier, comprising two Daka figures, one in silver/white metal, the other of gilt bronze, and a cast gilt bronze mask of a snow lion. The mask: Width 6cm $500-700
171
THREE MONGOLIAN OR TIBETAN BONE SKULLS ON STANDS
Circa 19th century, with red pigment and scrolling foliage emanating from the sides, each mounted on a black stand.
The largest: Height 15.5cm $500-700
172
A NEPALESE GEM-INSET COPPER FIGURE OF PADMASAMBHAVA
20th century, depicting Padmasambhava seated holding a vajra, water pot and trident.
Height 22cm $500-700
173
A NEPALESE GEM-INSET COPPER FIGURE OF VAJRAYOGINI DAKINI
20th century, modelled as the wrathful Dakini dancing on a human figure, holding a kapala and karthika.
Height 33cm $500-700
174
AN INDONESIAN KRIS BLADE AND SHEATH 19th century, the damascened kris blade covered with a hardwood sheath.
Length 55cm $300-400
END OF COLLECTION
175
A NEPALESE KUKRI AND A MIDDLE EASTERN KHANJAR
The kukri with silver inset handle, brass lion mask pommel and two smaller blades in the leather scabbard; the khanjar with curved blade, white metal handle and painted scabbard (2).
The longest 32cm $300-500
176
A JAPANESE BRONZE OKIMONO OF A MACAQUE
Meiji Dynasty, second half 19th century, naturalistically cast and chased, the crouching primate holding a persimmon, seal mark signature to underside.
Height 25cm, Width 45cm
$12,000-15,000
177
A NORTHERN INDIAN WHITE MARBLE STATUE OF GANESH
19th century, the elephant-headed four-armed deity holding various attributes on a lotus carved throne centred with a rat, traces of gilding and polychrome.
Height 30cm
$500-800
178
TWO CHINESE RANK BADGES
Each stitched in coloured silks, one a military badge with a qilin, the other a civil badge with a crane. Each 27 x 29cm
$500-700
179
A CHINESE TERRACOTTA BOTTLE VASE (HU)
Han Dynasty (202 BC - 220 AD), in a deep emerald green glaze.
Height 16.5cm
$800-1,200
180
A LARGE CHINESE PAINTED TERRACOTTA MODEL OF A HORSE
Tang Dynasty (618-907), standing with head cast down to one side and with open mouth, the saddle and eyes decorated with red and green mineral pigments.
Height 50cm, Length 49cm
PROVENANCE:
Charlotte Horstmans Ltd, Hong Kong, c.1987
Private collection, Sydney
$4,000-6,000
181
A THAI BRONZE FIGURE OF BUDDHA
Mid to late 17th century, cast seated in padmasana with the right hand in bhumisparsha mudra, remnant patches of gilding to the face. Height 22cm
PROVENANCE:
Charlotte Horstmans Ltd, Hong Kong, c.1987 Private collection, Sydney $1,000-1,500
182
A MASSIVE PAIR OF CHINESE IRONBOUND OAK DOORS
Late Ming Dynasty, each mounted with studded iron braces and centred with a pierced roundel and foliate scroll detail, original distressed paintwork in places.
Each: Height 220cm, Width 66cm $1,000-1,500
183
A CHINESE INSCRIBED WHITE JADE INCENSE CONTAINER
Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), carved in low relief with a dragon chasing a flaming pearl to one side, and the character ‘shou’ to the other, on three lion mask and paw feet with pierced and scrolled aprons, the white jade with green inclusions.
Height 16cm, Diameter 6cm
PROVENANCE:
Charlotte Horstmans Ltd, Hong Kong, c.1987
Private collection, Sydney
$2,000-3,000
184
A CHINESE HARDWOOD LOW TABLE
The square top with an inset panel on short square section legs with scroll toes.
Height 34cm, Width 92cm, Depth 91cm
$500-800
AN IMPERIAL CHINESE JADE BOWL
Qianlong (1735-1796) mark and of the period, the thick mottled grey/green jade with gently curved body and everted lip on a wide square sectioned foot, six character Qianlong mark in kaishu script to the base.
Height 9.5cm, Diameter 19cm
PROVENANCE:
Charlotte Horstmans Ltd, Hong Kong, c.1987 Private collection, Sydney
Known as a connoisseur of archaic jades the Qianlong emperor had many pieces in the Imperial Collections. This heavy bowl is exceptional for the beauty of its colour, and the effects of the interplay of various inclusions in the stone. Porcelains created with the effect of simulating natural phenomena were particularly popular during the Qianlong reign, and it is possible that this bowl was commissioned to simulate the much admired qualities of dreamstone.
$30,000-40,000
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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: www.environment.gov.au/heritage/movable/index
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: 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, T: 02 6274 1810
E: 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
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