SH129 - Fine Silver, Asian and Decorative Arts

William IV Rosewood and Brass Inlaid Teapoy

the caddy of stylised Sarcophagus-form, the hinged lid opening to a yellow silk lined interior, on tapering octagonal column support with quadraform base raised on brass castors

Measurements:

height 80 cm width 40 cm depth 22 cm

• EStimate $800 - $1,200
• sold $720 Incl BP

Edwardian Mahogany and Oak Kidney Shaped Desk

the top inset with gilt tooled brown leather, the frieze with three drawers over six pedestal drawers all with Robert Adam Style gilt metal pierced handles

Measurements:

height 76 cm width 114 cm depth 66 cm

• EStimate $1,500 - $2,500
• sold $2,160 Incl BP

III Republic Fruitwood Secrétaire à Abattant

inlaid with satinwood and ebony, the graduated cornice over a single frieze drawer above a fall front enclosing fitted interior with writing surface, the lower part with three long drawers, raised on a plinth base with bun feet

Measurements:

height 164 cm width 105 cm depth 64 cm

• EStimate $1,500 - $2,500

Victorian Walnut Loo Table

the oval top inlaid with satinwood and ebony above four turned supports continuing to down-swept legs carved with acanthus

• EStimate $400 - $600

Baroque Style Gilt-wood Mirror

carved with foliage and floral motifs

Measurements:

height 140 cm width 82 cm

• EStimate $300 - $500
• sold $360 Incl BP

Louis XV Style Walnut Console Table

the shaped white marble top with moulded edge above a gilt and foliate-carved frieze, on shell-headed cabriole legs, with later glass shelf, retains Antique Dealer Association label

• EStimate $800 - $1,200
• sold $840 Incl BP

Louis XVI Style Armchair, 'Fauteuil à la Reine'

grey painted with gilt decoration, padded rectangular back, arms and seat with satin floral upholstery, on fluted tapering legs, front legs with castors

Measurements:

height 100 cm width 68 cm depth 62 cm

• EStimate $600 - $800
• sold $660 Incl BP

Louis XV Style Oak Commode

of serpentine shape with four drawers, raised on cabriole legs, ebonised finish with gilded brass handles

• EStimate $5,000 - $7,000
• sold $4,920 Incl BP

Pair of Napoleon III Ebonised Boulle Cabinets

applied with ormolu mounts throughout, the shaped white marble top above a frieze with tortoise and brass inlay, above a panel door with further ormolu mounts, pewter inlay and central cartouche depicting cherubs, flanked by columns applied with ormolu acanthus leaves and scrolls, raised on a plinth base with turned bun feet (A/F)

• EStimate $2,500 - $4,500
• sold $4,320 Incl BP

Gillows of London and Lancaster

the shaped rectangular top with gadroon border and removable cover concealing a cast metal lining, the stem finely carved with acanthus leaves and columns, on a tripod base carved with dolphins, signed 'Gillows'

Measurements:

height 73.5 cm width 36 cm depth 26 cm

• EStimate $4,000 - $6,000
• sold $3,360 Incl BP

Near Pair of William IV Mahogany Cabinets

the rectangular molded cornice above a single glazed glass door enclosing three shelves, raised on a rectangular plinth (2) with single glass door enclosing shelves (2)

Measurements:

approx. height 136 cm width 73 cm depth 37 cm

• EStimate $3,000 - $5,000

Pair of George IV Mahogany Jardinières

of oval shape with gilded brass gallery and green tole liner, raised on four cabriole legs over a quadraform base (2)

Measurements:

height 74 cm width 80 cm depth 62 cm

• EStimate $3,000 - $5,000

Louis XV Style Walnut and Oak Buffet

of substantial proportions, the shaped and moulded cornice above a pair of panelled doors with polished brass hinges and escutcheons, the base raised on cabriole legs below two doors and three drawers

Measurements:

height 236 cm width 144 cm depth 67 cm

• EStimate $4,000 - $6,000

French Provincial Rush-seat Bench

with stylised chair back and out swept arms, above a rectangular woven rush seat

Measurements:

height 84 cm width 210 cm depth 55 cm

• EStimate $2,500 - $4,500

Pair of Louis XVI Style Marble Pedestals

white and rouge griotte marble, with applied ormolu mounts

• EStimate $1,500 - $2,500
• sold $1,920 Incl BP

Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Bergère

the padded back, arms and seat covered in cream and olive fabric, raised on tapered fluted legs with castors, together with fitted ottoman (2)

Measurements:

height 92.5 cm width 77 cm depth 86 cm (armchair) ; height 36 cm width 66 cm depth 66 cm (ottoman)

• EStimate $400 - $600
• sold $600 Incl BP

Gilt-wood Mirror

in the Italian architectural taste, of rectangular shape, marbleized wood accents, carved with foliate motifs (A/F)

Measurements:

height 111 cm width 80 cm

• EStimate $600 - $800

Renaissance Revival Oak Bookcase

the rectangular molded cornice above a gadrooned frieze to double leaded glass doors enclosing shelved interiors, flanked by pilasters carved with lion heads and figures, the lower part with two carved doors, flanked by further pilasters, on a plinth base

• EStimate $1,500 - $2,500

Gothic Revival Oak Partner Desk

the rectangular top with inset gilt tooled brown leather writing surface over a carved frieze, above twin pedestals with panelled doors

Measurements:

height 75 cm width 143 cm depth 100 cm

• EStimate $800 - $1,200
• sold $2,160 Incl BP

Anglo Indian Mercanti Dining Table

circular top with squared edge above four turned spiral carved and foliate legs

Measurements:

diameter 160 cm height 76.5 cm

• EStimate $1,000 - $1,500

Anglo Indian Bombay Style Black Wood Plant Stand

carved throughout with mythical beasts, foliage and scrolled decoration

Measurements:

height 87 cm width 20 cm

• EStimate $700 - $900

Chippendale Style Settee

with serpentine back and S-scroll arms, on four front cabriole legs ending in ball and claw feet and four saber back legs

Measurements:

height 87 cm width 235 cm depth 83 cm

• EStimate $800 - $1,200
• sold $1,200 Incl BP

Victorian Papier Mâché and Mother-of-pearl Whatnot

in the manner of Jennens and Bettridge, decorated with floral sprays, the shelves with Windsor Castle, mother-of-pearl and abalone inlay surrounded by a scrolling border with gilt highlights

Measurements:

height 83 cm width 42 cm

• EStimate $900 - $1,500
• sold $1,080 Incl BP

Pair of Victorian Papier Mâché and Mother-of-pearl Chairs

in the manner of Jennens and Bettridge, decorated with floral sprays, mother-of-pearl and abalone inlay surrounded by a scrolling border with gilt highlights, one chair (A/F) (2)

Measurements:

height 105 cm width 70 cm

• EStimate $500 - $700
• sold $480 Incl BP

Tooled Leather Six Panel Screen

in the Spanish Renaissance style, painted with flowers, fruits and exotic birds (A/F)

Measurements:

height 215 cm length 276 cm

• EStimate $1,500 - $2,500

Gilt-wood Cheval Mirror

the crested top with foliage and shell decoration, flanked by two columns surmounted by two eagles (A/F)

Measurements:

height 204 cm width 98 cm

• EStimate $700 - $900

Louis XVI Style Marquetry Console Table

the shaped rectangular top over a frieze with applied ormolu mounts and hand painted porcelain plaques, raised on eight fluted tapered legs, with gilded brass stretchers (A/F)

• EStimate $700 - $900
• sold $840 Incl BP

Pair of Louis XV Style Marquis Fauteuils

green painted fruitwood, with floral upholstery, and matching ottomans (4)

Measurements:

height 95 cm width 75 cm depth 58 cm

• EStimate $1,500 - $2,500
• sold $2,040 Incl BP

Provincial Corner Cabinet

blue with pale gold painted lattice work framing the single multi-paned door

Measurements:

height 115 cm width 83 cm depth 52 cm

• EStimate $600 - $800

Oak Gate Leg Table

the circular top above a gate leg base

Measurements:

height 76 cm width 121 c m depth 121 cm

• EStimate $300 - $500
• sold $720 Incl BP

Chinese Black-lacquer Coromandel Twelve Panel Screen

decorated with figures in landscape within a floral frame, the reverse decorated with flowers, titled

Measurements:

height 209 cm width 420 cm

• EStimate $6,000 - $9,000
• sold $7,680 Incl BP

Pair of Chinese Hardwood Armchairs

each with soft mat seat enclosed by a wooden frame, with blue cushions (2)

Measurements:

height 100 cm width 52.5 cm depth 46 cm

• EStimate $2,000 - $4,000
• sold $1,800 Incl BP

Two Chinese Bamboo Side Tables

each with a rectangular top (2)

Measurements:

approx. height 32 cm width 66 cm depth 51 cm

• EStimate $800 - $1,200

Vietnamese Egg Shell Lacquer Calligraphy Table

the rectangular top above a plain frieze, raised on square form legs terminating in spreading feet

Measurements:

height 90.5 cm width 199.5 cm depth 43 cm

• EStimate $800 - $1,200
• sold $960 Incl BP

Chinese Hardwood Bench

the rectangular seat above an open carved frieze raised on four legs, decorated throughout with gilded foliage

Measurements:

height 71 cm

• EStimate $600 - $800

Chinese Bamboo Table

with square black lacquered top (A/F)

Measurements:

height 62 cm width 71 cm depth 71 cm

• EStimate $500 - $700

Chinese Covered Wood Storage Box

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• EStimate $200 - $400

Tibetan Wool Rug

decorated with dragon chasing phoenix amongst clouds, in shades of orange, green and blue, labelled ‘Made in India by Tibetan Refugee Self Help Centre, Darjeeling (India)’

Measurements:

195 x 94 cm

• EStimate $500 - $700
• sold $720 Incl BP

Tibetan Wool Rug

decorated with dragon chasing phoenix amongst clouds, in shades of orange, green and blue, labelled ‘Made in India by Tibetan Refugee Self Help Centre, Darjeeling (India)’

Measurements:

195 x 94 cm

• EStimate $500 - $700
• sold $840 Incl BP

Iranian Wool Rug

decorated with geometric motifs in shades of red, burgundy and blue

Measurements:

308 x 205 cm

• EStimate $400 - $600
• sold $480 Incl BP

Persian Wool Rug

depicting floral motifs in shades of red, blue and beige

• EStimate $600 - $800
• sold $900 Incl BP

Wool Prayer Rug

of rectangular form, in shades of orange, purple and brown

Measurements:

166 x 87 cm

• EStimate $300 - $500

Wool Tapestry

in the manner of Aubusson, depicting a bucolic scene with cranes amongst trees

Measurements:

200 x 185 cm

• EStimate $300 - $500
• sold $1,140 Incl BP

Collection of South East Asian Textiles

comprising ikat, embroidered and cashmere shawls (7)

• EStimate $300 - $500

Two Ikats

decorated with animals and geometric motifs

Measurements:

approx. 222 x 120 cm

• EStimate $100 - $200
• sold $240 Incl BP

Spanish Silk Embroidered Matador's Cape

with a wide collar, decorated with panels of flowers

• EStimate $600 - $800

Chinese Silk Robe

purple, embroidered with wild roses (A/F)

• EStimate $300 - $500

Chinese Embroidered Collar

in shades of pink, green, blue and black, decorated with birds, flowers and butterflies, together with a Chinese embroidered skirt belt, in shades of pink, cream and black, embellished with glass beads (2)

Measurements:

length 62 cm ; length 70 cm

• EStimate $500 - $700

Chinese Embroidered Medallion

depicting two figures in a pagoda, framed

Measurements:

height 15.5 cm width 15.5 cm

• EStimate $100 - $200

Chinese Informal Short Robe

cream satin trimmed with pink satin

• EStimate $300 - $500

Chinese Blue Kesi Imperial Court Dragon Robe, Jifu

finely woven in split-weave technique, depicting nine five-clawed dragons pursuing flaming pearls above terrestrial diagram and lishui stripe, amidst ruyi-form clouds, auspicious emblems and bats, the collar and side with further swastika and floral borders, the sleeves accented with village scenes, framed

• EStimate $5,000 - $7,000

Large Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Figure of a Dignitary

decorated in polychromed enamels, the standing figure holding a ruyi sceptre and wearing long robes decorated with dragons in clouds and flowers

Measurements:

height 63 cm

• EStimate $2,000 - $3,000

Pair of Large Cantonese Famille Rose Vases

each slender vase elaborately enamelled with panels of figures, birds and butterflies reserved on a gilt ground of butterflies and scrolling foliage, the neck with applied dragons, the gilt handles formed as two Buddhist lions playing with a ball (2)

Measurements:

height 64 cm

• EStimate $1,000 - $2,000
• sold $1,440 Incl BP

Pair of Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Rouleau Vases

each decorated in underglaze blue with birds amongst flowers (2)

Measurements:

height 39.5 cm

• EStimate $800 - $1,200
• sold $900 Incl BP

Large Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Covered Jar

densely painted all over with aster flowers in a tight leafy meander, with four character mark within double circle to base

Measurements:

height 45 cm

• EStimate $1,500 - $2,500
• sold $1,740 Incl BP

Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Ginger Jar

painted in inky tones of cobalt blue with flowering plants and butterflies, with Kangxi four character mark to base, missing cover

Measurements:

height 22 cm

• EStimate $800 - $1,200
• sold $780 Incl BP

Vietnamese Blue and White Temple Vase

of baluster shape decorated with continuous landscape, inscription to side, with metal rim

Measurements:

height 45 cm

• EStimate $800 - $1,200
• sold $900 Incl BP

Chinese Blue and White Swatow Charger

the interior decorated with a Buddhist lion playing with a brocade ball, within a border of flowers

Measurements:

diameter 39.5 cm

• EStimate $800 - $1,200

Chinese Blue and White Lidded Jar

decorated with scrolling leaves and flowers, the lid surmounted with a frog

Measurements:

height 22 cm

• EStimate $600 - $800
• sold $660 Incl BP

Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Pillow

decorated with Foo dogs playing with brocade ball within stylised borders, signed

Measurements:

height 12 cm width 13.7 cm depth 6 cm

• EStimate $400 - $600

Chinese Porcelain Jar

of ovoid shape, decorated in underglaze blue and coloured enamels with scrolling lotus and flower heads, missing cover

Measurements:

height 35 cm

• EStimate $700 - $900

Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Bottle Vase

the rounded body painted in vivid blue with two phoenix amongst flowers, with Kangxi four character mark to base

Measurements:

height 36.5 cm

• EStimate $600 - $800
• sold $660 Incl BP

Pair of Large Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Jars

decorated throughout with a scrolling vines issuing large blossoms (2)

Measurements:

height 50 cm

• EStimate $1,200 - $1,800
• sold $1,380 Incl BP

Assorted Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Jars

comprising a ginger jar decorated with a mythical beast, a dragon covered jar, a jar with reticulated cover, together with a blue and white bowl painted with flowers (4)

Measurements:

approx. height 24.5 cm

• EStimate $800 - $1,200
• sold $600 Incl BP

Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Vase

of baluster shape, decorated in underglaze blue with birds amongst flowers, with two reticulated dragon handles, together with a blue and white covered vase decorated with figures in landscape, with Kangxi six character mark to base (2)

Measurements:

height 43 cm ; 38 cm

• EStimate $700 - $900
• sold $360 Incl BP

Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Footed Bowl

decorated on the exterior with scrolling leaves, the interior with mountainous landscape, with export seal

Measurements:

height 10 cm diameter 24.5 cm

• EStimate $300 - $500
• sold $120 Incl BP

Three Chinese Blue and White Ginger Jars

each decorated in underglaze blue with figural scene, one cover missing (3)

Measurements:

approx. height 19 cm

• EStimate $400 - $600
• sold $300 Incl BP

Tall Chinese Porcelain Vase

of baluster shape, decorated in underglaze blue with phoenix amongst flowers reserved on a pale green ground, the handles formed as two Buddhist lions

Measurements:

height 58 cm

• EStimate $400 - $600
• sold $180 Incl BP

Two Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Vases

each of bottle shape, decorated in underglaze blue with phoenix amongst clouds (2)

Measurements:

height 23.5 cm ; 21.5 cm

• EStimate $300 - $500
• sold $384 Incl BP

Three Chinese Covered Jars

each decorated with figural scene (3)

Measurements:

approx. height 29 cm

• EStimate $300 - $500
• sold $240 Incl BP

Three Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Fan Shaped Plaques

decorated in underglaze blue with figures and mythical beast in landscapes (3)

Measurements:

height 19 cm

• EStimate $300 - $500

Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Pillow

decorated with Foo dog and flowers, together with a blue and white teapot and a blue and white covered jar (A/F) (3)

Measurements:

height 12.5 cm

• EStimate $300 - $500

Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Vase

of baluster shape with spreading lip, above cylindrical neck, decorated in a vibrant blue tone with double XI characters, surrounded by dense pencilled scrolling foliage and flowers

Measurements:

height 41 cm

• EStimate $300 - $500
• sold $240 Incl BP

Chinese Dish

crackled pale green glaze, with incised decoration (A/F)

Measurements:

diameter 32 cm

• EStimate $350 - $450

Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Ginger Jar

the rounded body decorated with figures in landscape, the lid decorated with two boys playing

Measurements:

height 24.5 cm

• EStimate $500 - $700
• sold $360 Incl BP

Large Chinese Blue and White Bowl

together with blue and white bowl with cover decorated with immortals in garden (2)

Measurements:

height 14 cm diameter 31 cm; height 23.5 cm

• EStimate $200 - $400
• sold $168 Incl BP

Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Vase

of square-section baluster form, decorated in coloured enamels with flowers and foliage, with two faux lion heads handles, with Qianlong six-character seal mark to the base

Measurements:

height 43.5 cm

• EStimate $200 - $400

Chinese Cloisonné Swan Figure

finely decorated with red, green, black and blue scrolling motifs on a turquoise ground, on wooden stand

Measurements:

height 40 cm width 60 cm

• EStimate $600 - $800
• sold $1,080 Incl BP

Canton Enamel Vase

finely decorated with flowers, fruits and insects on a turquoise ground, with blue Artemisia leaf mark to underside

Measurements:

height 17.3 cm

• EStimate $1,000 - $2,000
• sold $1,080 Incl BP

Hugh Moss

Limited edition, 1,000 copies, Hibiya Company Ltd., Hong Kong, 1976, comprising two volumes, in original cardboard slip case

• EStimate $800 - $1,200
• sold $1,680 Incl BP

Chinese Carved Boxwood Figure of Li Tieguai

the Daoist immortal with black glass inlaid eyes, leaning on his gnarled crutch, with a large lotus leaf strapped to his back, on free form root stand (A/F)

Measurements:

height 50 cm

• EStimate $1,500 - $2,500

Chinese Carved Boxwood Figure of a Man

together with an alabaster figure of maiden holding a flower and a soapstone carving of an Immortal (A/F) (3)

Measurements:

height 32 cm

• EStimate $400 - $600

Chinese Carved Root Stand

(A/F)

Measurements:

height 19 cm

• EStimate $300 - $500

Chinese Terracotta Figural Torso

depicting a Buddhist monk standing in pleated robes, on stand

Measurements:

height 16 cm

• EStimate $300 - $500
• sold $288 Incl BP

Chinese Archaic Bronze Vessel

decorated with geometric motifs, on wooden stand

Measurements:

height 44 cm

• EStimate $400 - $600

Chinese Wooden Pillow Box

black lacquer finish, of rectangular shape with curved top plank

Measurements:

height 16.5 cm

• EStimate $200 - $400

Chinese Pewter Cosmetic Box

featuring a fitted compartment and a bottom drawer, decorated with a needle carved scene of a woman, flowers and Chinese characters, stamped, together with a Chinese brass letter opener (2)

Measurements:

height 5 cm width 12 cm depth 8.5 cm

• EStimate $150 - $250

Chinese Carved Hardstone figure of a Recumbent Mythical Beast

its head turned sharply to watch its young clambering onto its back

Measurements:

height 7.5 cm length 14.5 cm

• EStimate $300 - $500

Two Chinese Hardstone Seals

surmounted by mythological beasts (2)

Measurements:

height 8 cm; height 7 cm

• EStimate $200 - $300

Two Canton Enamel 'European Subject' Snuff Bottles

depicting figures in period costumes surrounded by scrolling lotus vines on a yellow ground, Qianlong mark (2)

Measurements:

approx. height 7.5 cm

• EStimate $500 - $700

Two Chinese Peking Glass Snuff Bottles

decorated with hand painted panels depicting dogs, insects and birds amongst flowers, Qianlong mark (2)

Measurements:

approx. height 8.5 cm

• EStimate $400 - $600

Four Large Chinese Inside-painted Snuff Bottles

of rounded rectangular shape, decorated with birds amongst blooming branches and winter landscape, signed (4)

Measurements:

approx. height 18 cm

• EStimate $400 - $600

Two Chinese Snuff Bottles

inside-painted glass, signed (2)

Measurements:

height 8 cm ; height 8.3 cm

• EStimate $100 - $200

Mahjong Set

carved and stained bone pieces with bamboo backings, in leather case (A/F)

Measurements:

height 12 cm width 20 cm depth 13 cm

• EStimate $300 - $500

Chinese Carved Ivory Tusk

depicting a village scene

Measurements:

length 35.5 cm

• EStimate $400 - $600
• sold $660 Incl BP

Two Chinese Ivory Figures

naturally curved with decorative staining, depicting traditionally attired male and female figures, the female holding a ruyi sceptre, and the male a sword, on wooden stands (2)

Measurements:

approx. height 28 cm

• EStimate $1,000 - $1,500
• sold $1,080 Incl BP

Assorted Carved Ivory Pieces

comprising a Chinese carved box, two letter openers, a cylindrical pill box, a pill box with hand painted panel depicting Cupid and Venus by the river, signed Nelly, and two ivory prayer books (7)

• EStimate $300 - $500
• sold $660 Incl BP

Chinese Carved Ivory Figure of Man

together with a carved ivory figure of a monk (2)

Measurements:

height 28.5 cm; 10.5 cm

• EStimate $600 - $800
• sold $720 Incl BP

Chinese Carved Ivory Figure of a Foo Dog

with decorative staining, on wooden stand

Measurements:

height 15.5 cm

• EStimate $300 - $500
• sold $360 Incl BP

Japanese Wood and Ivory Okimono Figure

carved as a farmer holding a large axe and carrying a basket, signed within an ivory seal, together with two ivory netsukes, one netsuke (A/F) (3)

Measurements:

height 19 cm

• EStimate $300 - $500
• sold $420 Incl BP

Japanese Ivory and Bronze Figure of a Woman

signed, mounted on a naturalistic wooden base

Measurements:

height 25 cm

• EStimate $1,000 - $1,500
• sold $1,560 Incl BP

Satsuma Koro

decorated in various coloured enamels and gilt, with panels enclosing figures and flowers, reserved on a ground of dense geometric and floral motifs, signed 'Kinkozan'

Measurements:

height 11 cm

• EStimate $300 - $500