SH167 - Furniture and Artworks From Bronte House and Wattle Ridge Farm The Homes of Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Handbury
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Woollahra Hotel Function Room116 Queen St, Woollahra NSW 2025
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Shapiro Auctioneers and Gallery162 Queen St, Woollahra NSW 2025
Pair of Chinese Chippendale Armchairs
grey-painted, with cream linen upholstered drop seats (2)
- Measurements:
- height 94 cm
- EStimate $1,000 - $1,500
- sold $2,520 Incl BP
Italian Green-painted and Parcel-gilt Side Table
19th Centurythe rectangular top with moulded edge, one drawer to side, raised on cabriole legs
- Measurements:
- height 71 cm width 82.5 cm depth 53.5 cm
- EStimate $800 - $1,200
- sold $960 Incl BP
French Glass and Brass Floor Lamp
clear fluted glass knop and spiral stem, with cream shade
- Measurements:
- height 175 cm (incl. shade)
- EStimate $1,500 - $2,500
- sold $1,440 Incl BP
Louis XV Style Grey-painted and Carved Folio Stand
together with matching plant stand (2)
- Measurements:
- height 76 cm; 73 cm
- EStimate $500 - $700
- sold $600 Incl BP
Rustic Green-painted Cobbler’s Boot Rack
with three open shelves
- Measurements:
- height 108 cm width 100 cm depth 34 cm
- EStimate $400 - $600
- sold $480 Incl BP
Two Wooden Towel Racks
green and white painted (2)
- Measurements:
- height 80 cm; 103 cm
- EStimate $100 - $200
- sold $168 Incl BP
Green Painted Toilet Mirror
floral encrusted frame, raised on two scroll supports
- Measurements:
- height 74 cm width 65 cm
- EStimate $700 - $900
- sold $720 Incl BP
Pair of Italian Grey-painted Bedside Tables
each with a single drawer and open shelf (2)
- Measurements:
- height 76 cm width 44 cm depth 43 cm
- EStimate $500 - $700
- sold $1,200 Incl BP
Jerome Massier (French)
French Birdbath Jardinierenaturalistically modelled and coloured as seven songbirds gathered at a birdbath, signed ‘Jerome Massier Fils Valauris A.M.’, one bird (A/F)
- Measurements:
- height 16 cm length 31 cm
- EStimate $300 - $500
- sold $900 Incl BP
Assorted Ceramic Leaf Plates
comprising four cabbage leaf platters, four leaf dishes, a pair of leaf vases, and two artichokes covered boxes (12)
- Measurements:
- diameter 32 cm (platter)
- EStimate $300 - $500
- sold $1,200 Incl BP
Set of Six French Majolica Oyster Plates
together with matching platter, lemon dish, and a majolica leaf plate (9)
- Measurements:
- diameter 24 cm (plate)
- EStimate $500 - $700
- sold $960 Incl BP
Set of Twelve French Barbotine Majolica Asparagus and Artichokes Plates
Late 19th Centurydecorated with asparagus and artichokes in high-relief, together with an asparagus covered server and an asparagus serving dish (14)
- Measurements:
- diameter 24 cm (plate)
- EStimate $500 - $700
- sold $1,200 Incl BP
Attributed to Anne Gordon (English, 1924-2007)
Porcelain Bunch of Asparagus, Late 20th Centuryrealistically modelled and painted in shades of green and purple, twine (A/F)
- Measurements:
- height 17 cm
- EStimate $500 - $700
- sold $1,200 Incl BP
Five French Ceramic Aesop Plates
each with a fable by Jean de La Fontaine, together with three water jugs (8)
- Measurements:
- diameter 20.5 cm; height 26 cm (Iris)
- EStimate $300 - $500
Four White Glazed Terracotta and Ceramic Rabbits
in various poses (4)
- Measurements:
- approx. height 18 cm
- EStimate $200 - $400
- sold $780 Incl BP
Edwardian Bed End Bench
the rectangular seat with embroidered silk upholstery
- Measurements:
- height 41 cm width 153 cm depth 50 cm
- EStimate $500 - $700
- sold $780 Incl BP
French Painted Tole Table Lamp
of octagonal shape, with pink shade
- Measurements:
- height 52 cm (without shade)
- EStimate $500 - $700
- sold $540 Incl BP
Pair of Louis XV Style Boudoir Armchairs
with caned backs and seats (2)
- Measurements:
- height 95 cm
- EStimate $800 - $1,200
- sold $720 Incl BP
Louis XV Style Grey-painted Occasional Table
with white oval marble top, above four carved fluted legs joined by a caned stretcher
- Measurements:
- height 66 cm width 51 cm depth 38 cm
- EStimate $300 - $500
- sold $1,020 Incl BP
Giant Clam Shell
- Measurements:
- length 93 cm
- EStimate $800 - $1,200
- sold $3,840 Incl BP
Giant Clam Shell
- Measurements:
- length 96 cm
- EStimate $800 - $1,200
- sold $3,120 Incl BP
Louis XV Style White-painted and Parcel-gilt Bureau Plat
19th Centurythe serpentine top inset with gilt-tooled leather, above a three drawer frieze, raised on cabriole legs terminating in pad feet
- Measurements:
- height 73 cm width 174 cm depth 66 cm
- EStimate $4,000 - $6,000
- sold $7,200 Incl BP
Louis XV Grey-painted and Parcel-gilt Trumeau Mirror
Mid-18th Centurythe moulded cornice above two gilded columns and applied foliate decoration, the centre with a shaped rectangular mirror plate within a gilded frame surmounted by a shell, possibly formerly part of a boiserie
- Measurements:
- 191 x 140 cm
- EStimate $3,000 - $5,000
- sold $5,040 Incl BP
French Glass and Gilt-metal Floor Lamp
the clear glass stem embellished with gilt-metal acanthus leaves, with blue shade
- Measurements:
- height 178 cm (incl. shade)
- EStimate $2,000 - $3,000
- sold $2,400 Incl BP
White-painted Armchair
upholstered in cream cotton fabric
- Measurements:
- height 95 cm
- EStimate $500 - $700
- sold $1,020 Incl BP
Pair of Louis XVI Style Library Bookcases
white painted pine, the moulded cornice above a pair of doors with wire, enclosing adjustable shelves, above a two door cupboard (2)
- Measurements:
- height 280 cm width 120 cm depth 44 cm
- EStimate $5,000 - $7,000
- sold $5,280 Incl BP
French Gilt-metal and Glass-bead Mounted Chandelier
20th Centuryin the form of a large hot air balloon, with six lights emanating from the basket
- Measurements:
- approx. height 150 cm
- EStimate $4,000 - $6,000
- sold $8,400 Incl BP
Impressive Venetian Bureau Bookcase
Mid-18th Centurygreen painted pine and poplar, with gilt and silvered accents, the upper part with a three panelled glass door enclosing shelves with peach silk lining, and three short drawers below, the lower part with a writing surface above a long drawer and a
- Measurements:
- height 265 cm width 132 cm depth 73 cm
- EStimate $40,000 - $60,000
Italian Etched and Cut Glass Mirror
Early 19th Centurywith gilded floral decoration, restored (A/F)
- Measurements:
- 155 x 705 cm
- EStimate $1,500 - $2,500
- sold $2,160 Incl BP
Louis XV Style Green-painted and Parcel-gilt Daybed
upholstered in a pale green and cream floral fabric, with five assorted cushions
- Measurements:
- height 90 cm width 220 cm depth 100 cm
- EStimate $1,500 - $2,500
- sold $3,720 Incl BP
Button Back Lounge Chair
upholstered in a pale green and cream floral fabric, on brass castors, together with matching footstool (2)
- Measurements:
- height 94 cm; 38 cm
- EStimate $800 - $1,200
- sold $2,880 Incl BP
Collection of Cushions
comprising six cushions embroidered with flowers in pale green and cream tones (7)
- Measurements:
- approx. 58 x 44 cm
- EStimate $300 - $500
- sold $1,020 Incl BP
Empire Style White-painted and Parcel-gilt Console Table
with rectangular marble top, on tapered legs
- Measurements:
- height 91 cm width 130 cm depth 52 cm
- EStimate $600 - $800
- sold $720 Incl BP
Flemish Repousse Gilt-metal Mirror
19th Centurywith beveled edges and triangular pediment
- Measurements:
- 97 x 56 cm
- EStimate $1,200 - $1,800
- sold $1,320 Incl BP
Italian Eight Light Gilded-metal and Crystal Chandelier
with cut crystal drops, electrified
- Measurements:
- height 100 cm
- EStimate $500 - $700
- sold $1,020 Incl BP
Pair of Wrought Iron Garden Trellis
20th Centuryof cylindrical cage form (2)
- Measurements:
- approx. height 262 cm
- EStimate $1,000 - $1,500
- sold $2,160 Incl BP
French White Marble and Cast Iron Table
Early 20th Centurythe rectangular white marble top above a white painted cast iron base
- Measurements:
- height 70 cm width196 cm depth 46 cm
- EStimate $1,200 - $1,800
- sold $3,120 Incl BP
Modern Marble Coffee Table
the rectangular white marble top above a silvered metal base
- Measurements:
- height 43 cm width 121 cm depth 72 cm
- EStimate $200 - $400
- sold $240 Incl BP
Napoleon III White Plaster Trumeau Mirror Frame
19th Centuryof rectangular shape, the upper part moulded with a floral urn, each sides decorated with crown and arrows above a flaming torch, missing mirror
- Measurements:
- 202 x 145 cm
- EStimate $2,000 - $4,000
- sold $1,920 Incl BP
Two Giant Clam Shells
( 2 )
- Measurements:
- approx. 62 cm
- EStimate $800 - $1,200
- sold $2,640 Incl BP
Pair of French Garden Stone Lion Statues
each naturalistically modelled in a recumbent pose (2)
- Measurements:
- height 56 cm length 95 cm
- EStimate $2,000 - $3,000
- sold $4,680 Incl BP
Two French Tole Planters
cylindrical with reeded bodies (2)
- Measurements:
- height 53 cm diameter 47 cm
- EStimate $400 - $600
- sold $1,560 Incl BP
Silver Plated Serving Tray on Stand
19th Centuryof oval form with pierced gallery
- Measurements:
- height 57 cm width 60 cm depth 40 cm
- EStimate $200 - $400
- sold $216 Incl BP
Pair of Bronzed Metal Palm Trees
each in a circular pot with two loop handles, together with a cast iron garden urn (3)
- Measurements:
- height 60 cm
- EStimate $300 - $500
- sold $6,600 Incl BP
Two Wire Egg Baskets
together with a strainer (3)
- Measurements:
- approx. height 41 cm
- EStimate $200 - $400
- sold $408 Incl BP
French Cast Iron Pig Door Stop
together with two wooden ducks (3)
- Measurements:
- height 21 cm
- EStimate $200 - $400
- sold $192 Incl BP
Two French Cast Iron Piggy Banks
realistically cast and painted (2)
- Measurements:
- approx. height 23 cm length 50 cm
- EStimate $800 - $1,200
- sold $780 Incl BP
John Stefanidis Design
Pair of Modern Wall Lightsof neo-Gothic form, metal with glass panels (2)
- Measurements:
- height 50 cm
- EStimate $500 - $700
- sold $1,020 Incl BP
French Wrought Iron Jardiniere
Early 20th Centurythe circular bowl above a tripod base applied with scrolling leaves
- Measurements:
- height 99 cm diameter 62 cm
- EStimate $500 - $700
- sold $1,140 Incl BP
Pair of Clear Glass Footed Vases
each of campagna shape (2)
- Measurements:
- height 33 cm
- EStimate $200 - $400
- sold $420 Incl BP
Three French Glass Garden Cloches
Early 20th Centuryhand blown clear or light green glass (3)
- Measurements:
- approx. height 33 cm diameter 48 cm
- EStimate $600 - $800
- sold $1,560 Incl BP
Three French Glass Garden Cloches
Early 20th Centuryhand blown clear or light green glass (3)
- Measurements:
- approx. height 33 cm diameter 48 cm
- EStimate $600 - $800
- sold $1,200 Incl BP
Pair of Victorian Cast Iron and Glass Garden Cloches
Late 19th Centurypainted white, of octagonal shape with domed covers (2)
- Measurements:
- approx. height 60 cm
- EStimate $500 - $700
- sold $1,200 Incl BP
Italian Parcel-gilt and Mirrored Coffee Table
the rectangular top raised on tapered legs
- Measurements:
- height 48 cm width 90 cm depth 45 cm
- EStimate $2,000 - $3,000
- sold $1,200 Incl BP
French Oak Wine Barrel Planter
with two loop handles
- Measurements:
- height 35.5 cm
- EStimate $100 - $200
- sold $300 Incl BP
Set of Ten Garden Folding Chairs
green-painted wood and metal (10)
- Measurements:
- height 81 cm
- EStimate $500 - $700
- sold $780 Incl BP
Three Test Tube Flower Vases
one white painted, two green painted (3)
- Measurements:
- approx. height 18 cm
- EStimate $200 - $400
Digoin & Sarreguemines
Near Pair of French Ceramic Tureens, c. 1920white glaze, of circular shape with two handles, one with printed factory marks to undersides (2)
- Measurements:
- approx. height 27 cm
- EStimate $200 - $400
Two French Ceramic Tureens
c. 1920white glaze, one oval with two handles, the other circular (2)
- Measurements:
- approx. height 27 cm length 42 cm
- EStimate $500 - $700
Four Assorted French Ceramic Water Jugs
c. 1920white glaze, of various sizes, together with a footed bowl (5)
- Measurements:
- approx. height 23 cm
- EStimate $300 - $500
- sold $480 Incl BP
Digoin & Sarreguemines
Two French Graduated Ceramic Footbaths, c. 1920white glaze, of oval shape with two handles, printed factory marks to undersides (2)
- Measurements:
- approx. height 21 cm length 42 cm
- EStimate $300 - $500
- sold $360 Incl BP
French Ceramic Rooster Tureen
naturalistically modelled as a rooster
- Measurements:
- height 37 cm length 46 cm
- EStimate $200 - $400
- sold $480 Incl BP
Collection of Continental Ceramic Chicken Figurines
comprising a Herend porcelain chicken, a Dresden rooster and hence group, a tureen and a pair of owls, one owl restored (5)
- Measurements:
- approx. height 20.5 cm
- EStimate $300 - $500
- sold $300 Incl BP
Assorted White Glazed Ceramic Lidded Jars
comprising three pineapple-form jars, two barrel-form jars, together with a Furstenberg pair of Campagna urns (7)
- Measurements:
- approx. height 18.5 cm; 15 cm (Furstenberg)
- EStimate $200 - $400
- sold $216 Incl BP
Chinese Famille Rose Table Lamp
of baluster form with applied boy figures, cream pleated shade, electrified
- Measurements:
- height 36 cm
- EStimate $200 - $400
- sold $480 Incl BP
Three Assorted Quilts
hand pieced with floral motifs against a white cotton ground (3)
- Measurements:
- approx. 262 x 188 cm (pink tulips); 228 x 193 cm (irises)
- EStimate $500 - $700
- sold $1,920 Incl BP
Two Quilts
comprising a red and white Ohio Star patterned quilt, a red flower and leaves quit, together with a modern red and white cotton quilt (3)
- Measurements:
- approx. 196 x 196 cm (red and white); 203 x 203 cm (flower)
- EStimate $500 - $700
- sold $1,920 Incl BP
Pair of Porcelain Vases and Covers
hand painted with plums and leaves, together with a French flower vase and a pair of Italian figural candlesticks (5)
- Measurements:
- 26 cm (covered vases)
- EStimate $200 - $400
- sold $780 Incl BP
Two Table Lamps
of baluster shape with floral decoration in yellow tones, with white shades (2)
- Measurements:
- approx. height 58 cm
- EStimate $400 - $600
- sold $1,020 Incl BP
Colefax & Fowler
Two Pairs of Sitting Room CurtainsHardwick pattern, decorated with fruits and flowers in shades of pale green, yellow, orange and red, blanket backing, with curtain pelmets (4)
- Measurements:
- approx. 160 x 310 cm ; 330 x 310 cm
- EStimate $2,000 - $3,000
- sold $1,440 Incl BP
Colefax & Fowler
Three Pairs of Sitting Room CurtainsHardwick pattern, decorated with fruits and flowers in shades of pale green, yellow, orange and red, blanket backing, with curtain pelmets (6)
- Measurements:
- approx. 131 x 310 cm
- EStimate $2,000 - $3,000
- sold $2,040 Incl BP
French Grocery Store Scale
on marble base, six graduated weights (7)
- Measurements:
- height 18 cm width 54 cm depth 24 cm
- EStimate $300 - $500
- sold $300 Incl BP
20th Century School
Still Life with Wisteriaoil on canvas, signed indistinctly l.l.c. twice, Charles Hewitt Frame
- Measurements:
- 48 x 34 cm
- EStimate $1,000 - $1,500
- sold $960 Incl BP
Rieger (20th century)
Floral Still Life of Peonies and Rosesoil on canvas, signed indistinctly ‘Rieger’, Charles Hewitt Frame
- Measurements:
- 81 x 116 cm
- EStimate $1,500 - $2,500
- sold $1,440 Incl BP
Helene Parchet (20th century)
The Shepherdoil on board, signed l.l.c. ‘Helene Parchet’, Charles Hewitt Frame
- Measurements:
- oval 44 x 60 cm
- EStimate $400 - $600
- sold $780 Incl BP
Alastair Gordon (British, 1920-2002)
Pink Camellias, 1988, Pink Roses, 1992, Pink Camellias, 1998watercolour on paper, each signed and dated l.r.c. ‘Alastair Gordon’ (3)
- Measurements:
- 32 x 25 cm; 24 x 26 cm; 46 x 33 cm
- EStimate $1,000 - $1,500
- sold $3,840 Incl BP
G. Guillaume (20th Century)
Village in Mountainous Landscapeoil on canvas, signed l.l.c. ‘G. Guillaume’
- Measurements:
- 64 x 53 cm
- EStimate $600 - $800
- sold $1,560 Incl BP
Arthur Heyer (German/Hungarian, 1872-1931)
Rooster and Chickensoil on canvas, signed l.l.c. ‘A. Heyer’, Charles Hewitt Frame
- Measurements:
- 36.5 x 29 cm
- EStimate $300 - $500
- sold $1,800 Incl BP
20th Century French School
Farmyard Scenetogether with a , French , oil on board, Charles Hewitt Frame
- Measurements:
- 32 x 44.5 cm
- EStimate $200 - $400
- sold $240 Incl BP
Edouard Etienne Jouas (French School 20th Century)
Village Houses and Figureoil on canvas, signed l.r.c. ‘E. Jouas’, inscribed on stretcher in pencil ‘Edouard Etienne Jouas’
- Measurements:
- 64 x 47 cm
- EStimate $600 - $800
- sold $600 Incl BP
Narcisse Ancelme (French, 1872-1938)
Lake and Cottageoil on board, signed l.r.c. ‘N. Ancelme’
- Measurements:
- 50 x 72 cm
- EStimate $500 - $700
- sold $1,320 Incl BP
J. Fournier (20th Century)
Shepherdess and Sheepoil on canvas, signed l.l.c. ‘J. Fournier’
- Measurements:
- 48.5 x 64 cm
- EStimate $700 - $900
- sold $1,920 Incl BP
H.G. Horn (20th Century)
Haycart and Farmer in Fieldwatercolour on paper, signed l.r.c. ‘H.G. Horn’, Charles Hewitt Frame
- Measurements:
- 23 x 35 cm
- EStimate $300 - $500
- sold $900 Incl BP
Victor Qvistorff (Danish, 1883-1953)
Boatscene, 1930oil on board, signed and dated l.l.c. ‘V.Qvistorff 1930’, Charles Hewitt Frame
- Measurements:
- 34 x 44 cm
- EStimate $400 - $600
- sold $2,160 Incl BP
Victor Qvistorff (Danish, 1883-1953)
Oceansceneoil on board, signed l.r.c. ‘V.Qvistorff’, together with an Artist Unknown, Yacht and Pier, oil on artist board (2) Charles Hewitt Frame
- Measurements:
- 14.5 x 20.5 cm; 26 x 34 cm
- EStimate $600 - $800
- sold $1,560 Incl BP
Victor Qvistorff (Danish, 1883-1953)
Steam Ship, 1929; Dockyard Scene , 1930pair of oil on board, signed and dated l.l.c. ‘V. Qvistorff, 1929, signed and dated u.r.c. ‘V. Qvistorff, 1930’ (2) Charles Hewitt Frames
- Measurements:
- 15 x 21 cm; 14.5 x 21 cm
- EStimate $600 - $800
- sold $1,140 Incl BP
Thomas Bush Hardy (British, 1842-1897)
Calais, 1881pencil, watercolour and gouache on paper, signed, dated and titled l.l.c. ‘T.B. Hardy, 1881, Calais’ Charles Hewitt Frame
- Measurements:
- 32.5 x 48 cm
- EStimate $800 - $1,200
- sold $960 Incl BP
Anthony Vandyke Copley Fielding (British, 1787-1855)
Seapiece, 1853watercolour on paper, signed and dated l.l.c. ‘Copley Fielding, 1853’
- Measurements:
- 16.5 x 25 cm
- EStimate $800 - $1,200
- sold $840 Incl BP
Sir George Chambers (British, 18031840)
A Hay Barge and Merchant Ships on the Medwaypencil and watercolour on paper
- Measurements:
- 17.5 x 25 cm
- EStimate $800 - $1,200
- sold $1,140 Incl BP
Dominic Serres (French, 1719-1793)
The action between H.M.S. 'Flora' (36 guns) and the French frigate 'Nymphe' (36 guns) off Ushant on 10th August 1780pencil, ink and watercolour, signed and dated l.l.c. ‘D. Serres, 1780’
- Measurements:
- 19.5 x 35 cm
- EStimate $1,200 - $1,800
- sold $8,400 Incl BP
Sir Oswald Walters Brierly (British, 1817-1894)
H.M.S. Galatea off the Coast of New South Walespencil and watercolour heightened with white
- Measurements:
- 16 x 30 cm
- EStimate $1,200 - $1,800
- sold $4,080 Incl BP
Charles Martin Powell (British, 1775-1824)
An English Flagship Heaving-to off the Dutch Coast with Barges Inshoreoil on canvas, Charles Hewitt Frame
- Measurements:
- 38 x 50.5 cm
- EStimate $2,000 - $4,000
- sold $2,640 Incl BP
James Baker Pyne (British, 1800-1870)
Landing Herrings at Filey Bay, Yorkshire, 1851oil on canvas, signed and dated and inscribed l.r.c. ‘J.B. Pyne 1851, No. 312’
- Measurements:
- 101.5 X 127.5 cm
- EStimate $12,000 - $18,000
- sold $18,000 Incl BP
Queen Anne Figured Walnut Secretaire Bookcase
Early 18th Centurywith cross and feather banding, the top with broken arch pediment and two shaped bevelled mirror panelled doors enclosing a fitted interior, the lower part with drop writing flap enclosing a fitted interior, pigeon holes and several secret drawers, also
- Measurements:
- height 241 cm width 96 cm
- EStimate $30,000 - $50,000
- sold $38,400 Incl BP
Queen Anne Mahogany Crossbanded Walnut Chest on Stand
Early 18th Centurythe rectangular top with moulded edge above three short drawers and three long drawers, the stand with shaped apron, raised on cabriole legs with pad feet
- Measurements:
- height 143 cm width 105 cm depth 56 cm
- EStimate $3,000 - $5,000
- sold $3,840 Incl BP
George III Walnut Low Boy
c. 1790the rectangular top above a three drawer frieze, raised on cabriole legs terminating in hoof feet
- Measurements:
- height 71 cm width 75 cm depth 47 cm
- EStimate $1,000 - $1,500
- sold $3,120 Incl BP
Regency Brass Twin Handled Cellarette
19th Centuryof oval shape, the domed lid with circular finial, raised on four lion paw feet
- Measurements:
- height 46 cm
- EStimate $500 - $700
- sold $780 Incl BP
Irish Regency Demi-lune Mahogany Serving Table
c. 1820the demi-lune top above a fluted frieze, raised on four ring and spiral twist legs
- Measurements:
- height 94 cm width 271 cm depth 79 cm
- EStimate $4,000 - $6,000
- sold $7,800 Incl BP