SH102 - Fine Jewellery, Luxury Design and Silver | Traditional Design and Asian Art
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Shapiro Gallery, 162 Queen St, Woollahra, SydneyGeorgian Inlaid Mahogany Serpentine Fronted Chest of Drawers
with brass lion face escutcheons, three graduated drawers raised on splayed legs
- Measurements:
- height 106cm width 116cm depth 58cm
- EStimate $1,000 - $1,500
- sold $1,560 Incl BP
Georgian Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
round wood pulls inset with mother of pearl, having two short drawers over three long drawers, raised on bun feet
- Measurements:
- height 110cm width 110cm depth 51cm
- EStimate $600 - $800
- sold $840 Incl BP
Georgian Mahogany Folding Butler's Tray Stand
brass hardware and fold out sides
- Measurements:
- height 90cm width 73cm depth 63cm
- EStimate $1,000 - $1,500
- sold $2,640 Incl BP
Georgian Mahogany Library Table
which metamorphoses into a silent butler with three shelves, rectangular top with moulded edge, raised on pilaster supports resting on cross stretcher on ball feet
- Measurements:
- height 83cm width 129cm depth 57cm
- EStimate $1,500 - $2,500
- sold $1,440 Incl BP
Oak Gateleg Table
made in New Zealand, reproduction using old timber, supported on ring-turned legs
- Measurements:
- height 76cm width 198cm depth 159cm
- EStimate $800 - $1,200
- sold $840 Incl BP
Small Round Drop Leaf Oak Table
three sections open to an oval top, having two short drawers
- Measurements:
- height 76cm width 88cm depth 88cm
- EStimate $500 - $700
- sold $720 Incl BP
Georgian Mahogany Wine Table
which metamorphoses into a dumb waiter
- Measurements:
- height 73cm depth 58cm
- EStimate $800 - $1,200
- sold $1,140 Incl BP
Eight Georgian Style Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs
cream striped upholstery with additional loose covers, supported on cabriole legs
- Measurements:
- height 105cm
- EStimate $1,500 - $2,500
George III Three Tier Circular Dumb Waiter, c. 1800
mahogany on turned centre column with tripod base, each tier has drop sides
- Measurements:
- height 123cm width 60cm
- EStimate $1,500 - $2,500
John Gee (English, 1779-1824)
Regency Side Chair, c. 1820faux rosewood finish, fine inlaid decoration, on turned legs with reeded seat tails, stamped ‘GEE’ and four sets of initials ‘TB,’ made by John Gee, Chair maker and Turner in Ordinary to George III, 49 Wardour St, London, ‘TB’ was workshop journeyman
- EStimate $800 - $1,200
- sold $840 Incl BP
Regency Tole Tray, c. 1820
original black lacquered Chinoiserie design on later stand in bamboo style
- Measurements:
- height 54cm width 7 5cm depth 56cm
- EStimate $1,000 - $1,500
- sold $2,160 Incl BP
Regency Cuban Mahogany Wine Cooler, English. c. 1820
of sarcophagus form with finely carved decoration, the top with pineapple motif, acanthus leaf corners and anthemion feet
- Measurements:
- height 46cm
- EStimate $1,000 - $1,500
- sold $1,200 Incl BP
Late Regency Cuban Mahogany Bergere, c. 1825
with green leather upholstery
- Measurements:
- height 107cm width 56cm depth 60cm
- EStimate $800 - $1,200
- sold $960 Incl BP
Late Regency Cuban Mahogany Console Table, c. 1830
on bold scrolled legs with carved acanthus leaf decoration, with two drawers in the frieze and platform base
- Measurements:
- height 94cm width 150cm depth 38cm
- EStimate $2,500 - $3,500
- sold $3,360 Incl BP
Pair of Regency Style open Armchairs
manufactured by Kindel Furniture, USA, black lacquer with gilt highlights, Kelly Wearstler for Groundworks ‘Confetti Cream’ 100% linen upholstery (2)
- Measurements:
- height 84cm width 57cm depth 47cm
- EStimate $800 - $1,200
- sold $960 Incl BP
Regency Penwork Sewing Box on Stand, early 19th Century
domed top with swing handle, box decorated with landscape roundels
- Measurements:
- height 83cm
- EStimate $800 - $1,200
- sold $1,080 Incl BP
Regency Style Mahogany Sofa Table
hinged rectangular top with drop leaves, two frieze drawers, raised on swept legs joined by ring turned stretcher, (A/F) legs repaired
- Measurements:
- height 76cm width 108cm depth 53cm
- EStimate $400 - $600
- sold $384 Incl BP
George III Mahogany D-End Dining Table, c. 1790
comprising two demi lune end tables and central drop-leaf sections, on fine moulded square tapered legs in original condition, showing excellent colour and patina
- Measurements:
- height 70cm width 168cm depth 122cm
- EStimate $2,000 - $4,000
- sold $3,120 Incl BP
Gothic Revival Carved Oak Table, English c. 1900
with folding legs, having one drawer and pull out slide
- EStimate $300 - $500
Gothic Revival Side Chair, mid 19th Century
seat and part back upholstered in black leather with studded trim, the chair back in the shape of a Gothic pointed arch with ornamental openwork wood tracery, with three finials atop the back, the central finial above an inverted heart shape
- Measurements:
- height 128cm width 38cm depth 47cm
- EStimate $600 - $800
- sold $600 Incl BP
Pair of English Gothic Revival Oak Armchairs, 1875
carved trefoil design with leather seats (2)
- Measurements:
- height 92cm
- EStimate $800 - $1,200
- sold $900 Incl BP
Pair of Victorian Mahogany and Marble Top Tables
each with four graduated drawers and brass pulls (2)
- Measurements:
- height 89cm depth 40cm width 35cm
- EStimate $400 - $600
- sold $1,320 Incl BP
Two Victorian Club Chairs
one with blue upholstery, the other with cream patterned upholstery, on turned wood legs, together with an upholstered bench raised on reeded legs (3)
- Measurements:
- height 60cm
- EStimate $400 - $600
Victorian Burr Walnut Magazine Stand
with pierced and inlaid apron (A/F)
- Measurements:
- height 106cm
- EStimate $200 - $400
- sold $384 Incl BP
Victorian Carved Mahogany Armchair
continuous carved back, cream upholstery
- EStimate $250 - $350
- sold $120 Incl BP
Victorian Carved Mahogany Three Door Book Case
stepped rectangular top over three glazed doors with engaged columns
- Measurements:
- height 120cm width 19 8cm depth 57cm
- EStimate $2,000 - $3,000
- sold $4,320 Incl BP
Victorian Hexagonal Burr Walnut Side Table
with moulded edge, porcelain wheels
- Measurements:
- height 94cm width 60cm depth 60cm
- EStimate $200 - $300
- sold $300 Incl BP
Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Cabinet
inlaid cupboard doors open to reveal one interior shelf, three long drawers below with brass pulls
- Measurements:
- height 140cm width 69cm depth 67cm
- EStimate $300 - $500
- sold $60 Incl BP
Victorian Mahogany Writing Stand
with single recessed drawers
- Measurements:
- height 66cm width 81cm depth 44cm
- EStimate $300 - $500
- sold $180 Incl BP
Victorian Small Burr Walnut Drop side Table
with bobbin turned legs
- Measurements:
- height 59cm width 60cm
- EStimate $200 - $400
- sold $336 Incl BP
Northern European Inlaid Cassonne
front with two architectural panels inset with scenes of a mourning lover and a monastery
- Measurements:
- height 56cm width 91cm depth 42cm
- EStimate $500 - $700
Two Paisley Cushions
with bobble trim, together with four additional cushions of similar style (6)
- EStimate $300 - $400
- sold $540 Incl BP
Jacques Raymond Brascassat (Attrib.) (French, 1804-1867)
Pastoral Scene , 1824 and Riverside Landscape, 1823oil on canvas, stamped to reverse of canvas 'Belot/Rue de l'Arbre Sec/No.5,' initialled and dated to reverse of frame 'CR 1824' and inscribed 'No 4 M delagatineria', A/F, oil on canvas, one signed l.r.c. 'RB 1823' (2)
- Measurements:
- 24 x 33cm
- EStimate $4,000 - $6,000
Alfred Smith (French, 1853-1932)
Bords de la Creuse, Automneoil on canvas signed l.r.c ‘Alfred Smith’
- Measurements:
- 66 x 80cm
- EStimate $2,000 - $3,000
Thomas Daniell (1749-1840)
Mausoleum of Kausim Solemanee, at Chunar Gur, 1803hand-coloured acquatint, from Thomas and William Daniell, Oriental Scenery Part 3: Containing Twenty-Four Views of the Architecture, Antiques and Landscape Scenery of Hindoostan, London, 1803, plate 23
- Measurements:
- 65 x 49cm
- EStimate $800 - $1,200
- sold $2,160 Incl BP
Thomas Daniell (1749-1840)
Lucknow taken from the Opposite bank of the River Goomty, 1802hand-coloured acquatint, from Thomas and William Daniell, Oriental Scenery Part 3: Containing Twenty-Four Views of the Architecture, Antiques and Landscape Scenery of Hindoostan, London, 1803, plate 17
- Measurements:
- 65 x 49cm
- EStimate $800 - $1,200
- sold $1,920 Incl BP
William Hayes (1729-1799)
Blue Bellied Parrot, Red and Blue Macaw, Yellow and Blue Macawhandcoloured copperplate engravings from Portraits of Rare and Curious Birds from the Menagerie of Osterly Park, London, Bulmer, 1794 (3)
- Measurements:
- 26.5 x 20cm 26.5 x 20cm 20 x 26.5cm
- EStimate $1,000 - $1,500
- sold $780 Incl BP
Emanuel Bowen (1693-1767)
Accurate Map of the County of Kentcoloured engraving, published by John Tinney, Fleet Street, London; J. Bowles, St. Paul's Churchyard, London; John Bowles & Son, Cornhill, London; Robert Sayer, Fleet Street, London
- Measurements:
- 70 x 53cm
- EStimate $800 - $1,200
19th Century Chinese School
Figures in landscapewatercolour on panel together with a small watercolour of a coastal scene (2)
- Measurements:
- 14 x 25cm 9.5 x 10.5cm
- EStimate $400 - $600
Rheeds Tot Draakestein, Hendrik Adriann van (Dutch, 1637-1691)
Hostus Indicus Malabaricuscoloured engraving titled l.l.c, numbered u.r.c within the plate
- Measurements:
- 35 x 45cm
- EStimate $1,000 - $1,500
20th Century English School
Seascapewatercolour on paper
- Measurements:
- 10 x17cm
- EStimate $200 - $300
- sold $180 Incl BP
Jan van Couver (Hermanus Koekkoek Jr.) (Dutch, 1836-1909)
Harbour with Windmillwatercolour signed l.r.c 'J Van Couver'
- Measurements:
- 35 x 52cm
- EStimate $800 - $1,200
G. Sparks
Lake and Forest Landscapewatercolour on paper signed l.r.c. 'G. Sparks'
- Measurements:
- 72 x 50cm
- EStimate $400 - $600
- sold $264 Incl BP
Attributed to George Morland (British, 1763-1804)
The Orphansoil on board, the frame inscribed 'George Morland'
- Measurements:
- 30 x 20cm
- EStimate $1,500 - $2,500
19th Century School
Portrait of a Ladyoil on canvas
- Measurements:
- 50 x 60cm
- EStimate $1,000 - $1,500
- sold $1,200 Incl BP
Francis S. Leke (b. 1912)
Hastings, Sussexwatercolour on paper
- Measurements:
- 27 x 36cm
- EStimate $400 - $600
19th Century School
South East Asian Nativewatercolour on paper
- Measurements:
- 35 x 25cm
- EStimate $400 - $600
19th Century School
Historical sceneoil on canvas
- Measurements:
- 118 x 184cm
- EStimate $800 - $1,200
- sold $960 Incl BP
19th Century Hungarian School
Lover's Swingwatercolour on paper signed l.r.c. 'Friepenkial'
- Measurements:
- 24 x 15cm
- EStimate $300 - $500
Bruno Bonizzato (Italian)
Market Gardenersoil on canvas, signed l.r.c. 'Bonnizzato'
- Measurements:
- 38 x 48cm
- EStimate $300 - $500
- sold $240 Incl BP
Bruno Bonizzato (Italian)
Landscape with Haymakersoil on canvas, signed l.r.c. 'Bonnizzato'
- Measurements:
- 58 x 38cm
- EStimate $300 - $500
- sold $288 Incl BP
Joseph Frost (b. 1953)
Harbour Scene from Ashton Parkwatercolour signed l.r.c 'J.Frost' inscribed and titled verso 'Harbour Scene from Ashton Park'
- Measurements:
- 11.5 x 17cm
- EStimate $600 - $900
W. Heron
Feeding Chickenswatercolour, s.l.l 'W.Heron'
- Measurements:
- 33 x 48cm
- EStimate $400 - $600
Joseph Frost (b. 1953)
Wogamia House , Nowragouache on paper, signed l.r.c 'J.Frost' inscribed and titled verso 'Wogamia House , Nowra'
- Measurements:
- 1 x 15cm
- EStimate $600 - $900
Geoffrey Keith Townshend (1888-1973)
Rowing boatsoil on canvas on board, signed l.l.c 'GK Townshend'
- Measurements:
- 21 x 38cm
- EStimate $400 - $600
John Pointon (b. 1936)
Paddington Blockacrylic on board, signed l.l.c. 'John Pointon'
- Measurements:
- 58 x 75.5cm
- EStimate $700 - $900
John Pointon (b. 1936)
Paddington Block, 1983oil on composition board, signed and dated l.r.c. 'John Pointon, '83'
- Measurements:
- 37 x 60cm
- EStimate $400 - $600
- sold $420 Incl BP
Australian School
Barrenjoeywatercolour on paper of scene of historical buildings looking from Barrenjoey towards Pittwater
- Measurements:
- 26 x 40cm
- EStimate $800 - $1,200
Lance Solomon (1913-1989)
Tuggerah Lakesoil on board, signed l.r.c. 'Solomon'
- Measurements:
- 25 x 30cm
- EStimate $300 - $500
Leon Hall (active 1980s)
Blue Hillsoil on board, signed l.r.c 'Leon Hall'
- Measurements:
- 24 x 29cm
- EStimate $200 - $300
Louis McCubbin (1890-1952)
Landscapeoil on board, signed l.l.c. 'Louis McCubbin', titled and inscribed verso 'Landscape, Louis McCubbin'
- Measurements:
- 28 x 35.5cm
- EStimate $600 - $800
- sold $720 Incl BP
Robert Simpson (b. 1955)
Ulladulla Headlandoil on board signed l.r.c 'Robert Simpson'
- Measurements:
- 36 x 44cm
- EStimate $400 - $600
Alan D. Baker (1914-1987)
Cherry Blossomoil on board, signed l.r.c. 'Alan D. Baker,' titled verso 'Cherry Blossom'
- Measurements:
- 58 x 45cm
- EStimate $2,000 - $3,000
Michael Schlieper (b.1947)
Inside Out 3rapidograph
- Measurements:
- 67 x 48cm
- EStimate $300 - $500
- sold $216 Incl BP
James Quinn (1869-1951)
Seeing the Year Outoil on canvas, signed l.l.c. 'Quinn'
- EStimate $300 - $500
Kevin John Best (1932-2012)
Setting Outoil on board, signed l.l.c. 'Kevin Best'
- Measurements:
- 34 x 24cm
- EStimate $300 - $500
- sold $360 Incl BP
Australian School
The Red Hatoil on canvas, monogrammed l.r.c
- Measurements:
- 67 x 54cm
- EStimate $300 - $500
- sold $1,080 Incl BP
Charles Conder (1868-1909)
Ballet Dressing Room Scenecharcoal on paper
- Measurements:
- 22.5 x 37.5cm
- EStimate $3,000 - $5,000
Peter Abraham (1926-2010)
Wattle Birdspair each oil and gold leaf, signed ‘Peter Abraham’ (2)
- Measurements:
- each 44.5 x 34cm
- EStimate $500 - $700
- sold $360 Incl BP
Carved Ivory Pipe
with figural decoration across body, together with a carved hardstone Buddha on stand (2)
- EStimate $200 - $300
- sold $192 Incl BP
Carved Ivory Tusk
single tusk intricately carved with a village scene, on wooden stand
- Measurements:
- height 7cm length 38cm
- EStimate $250 - $350
- sold $780 Incl BP
Carved Ivory Head of Quan Yin Goddess of Mercy
with red coral bindii, on carved wood stand
- Measurements:
- height 13cm
- EStimate $300 - $500
- sold $660 Incl BP
Chinese Carved Ivory Puzzle Ball and Stand
three elephants on pedestal stand support dragon motif puzzle ball, together with a carved ivory snuff bottle, and carved standing Buddha with raised arms and citron and peach branch to right hip (A/F)(3)
- Measurements:
- height 13cm, 8cm, 21cm
- EStimate $300 - $500
- sold $720 Incl BP
Chinese Carved Ivory Puzzle Ball and Stand
stand in the form of a crane supporting a rose motif puzzle ball
- Measurements:
- height 23cm
- EStimate $300 - $500
- sold $216 Incl BP
Eight Carved Ivory Cigarette Holders
plain bodied (8)
- Measurements:
- length 10-12cm
- EStimate $400 - $600
- sold $600 Incl BP
Collection of Eight Assorted Netsuke
including a cow and goat, ball of rats, rats with open books, elder pouring tea, three koi fish, sitting Buddha, elder and child and standing elder with wine flask (8)
- EStimate $1,500 - $2,000
- sold $1,680 Incl BP
Japanese Okimono of a Skull, c.1890
carved stag antler okimono of a skull with entwined snake, surmounted by a hawk, monkey to one side, Japanese character marks to underside
- Measurements:
- height 8.5cm wdith 9cm depth 7.5cm
- EStimate $2,000 - $3,000
- sold $3,720 Incl BP
KOYU (Kazuo Tanaka)
Carved Ivory Chess Pieces, c. 1939manufactured by Makino Brothers and Company, Ivory Manufacturers, Ornament, Netsuke, Jewellery, Tokyo, in red felt box (36)
- Measurements:
- height 3.5cm
- EStimate $2,500 - $3,500
- sold $2,640 Incl BP
Six Japanese Carved Ivory Gods of Fortune
including Benten (goddess of beauty and art), Jurojin (god of long life), Bishamon (god of warriors), Hotei (god of happiness and children) and Fukuroku (god of learning), on stepped wood stand (6)
- Measurements:
- height 5cm
- EStimate $400 - $600
- sold $660 Incl BP
Three Carved Ivory Figures
together with a carved ivory elephant and four case inro (5)
- EStimate $300 - $500
- sold $480 Incl BP
Chinese Carved Jadeite Elephant
surmounted with a twin handled urn having handles to each side with rings
- Measurements:
- height 15cm
- EStimate $400 - $600
- sold $660 Incl BP
Pink Coral and Jadeite Miniature Tree, c. 1980
on onyx base, pebbles of assorted semi precious quartz and crystal stones
- Measurements:
- height 40cm
- EStimate $300 - $500
- sold $540 Incl BP
Four Snuff Bottles
comprising a peach coloured glass bottle with red seal, a hardstone bottle with three applied koi fish, a jade bottle with applied cinnabar decoration and a blue and white porcelain snuff bottle (4)
- Measurements:
- height of tallest 7.5cm
- EStimate $400 - $600
- sold $780 Incl BP
Chinese Inside Painted Glass Snuff Bottle
blue glass hand painted with two warriors on horseback
- Measurements:
- height 9cm
- EStimate $300 - $500
Large Collection of Japanese Tobacco Pouches and Pipe Holders
including four adjustable insignias
- Measurements:
- height 7. 5cm width 12.5cm
- EStimate $800 - $1,200
- sold $1,140 Incl BP
Collection of Lacquer Hair Combs and Accessories
variously decorated (17)
- EStimate $300 - $500
- sold $432 Incl BP
Japanese Samurai Figure
wearing traditional costume, in original wooden box painted with Japanese character marks
- Measurements:
- height 29cm
- EStimate $200 - $300
- sold $360 Incl BP
Two Chinese Large Blue and White Ginger Jars, late 19th Century
featuring four stylised double happiness characters on lid and body surrounded by stylised flowers and geometric borders (2)
- Measurements:
- height 43cm 45cm
- EStimate $200 - $300
- sold $1,020 Incl BP
Two Chinese Export Ware Tankards
decorated with domestic garden scenes, staple repair to handles (A/F)
- Measurements:
- height 13cm diameter 10.5cm
- EStimate $50 - $100
- sold $120 Incl BP
Chinese Blue and White Export Ware Vase
all over floral decoration, small insect nibbles to outer lip, fluted interior neck, decorated with phoenix, butterfly and chrysanthemum motifs
- Measurements:
- height 35.5cm diameter 17cm
- EStimate $1,000 - $1,500
- sold $1,200 Incl BP
Blue and White Covered Ginger Jar
decorated with precious objects, character marks and red seal to base, on carved wood stand
- Measurements:
- height 18.5cm
- EStimate $400 - $600
- sold $240 Incl BP
Chinese Blue and White Covered Tureen
broken handle to top (A/F)
- Measurements:
- height 20cm
- EStimate $200 - $300
- sold $240 Incl BP