SH038 - British and European Silver, Furniture and Decorative Arts
auction
Shapiro Gallery, 162 Queen St, Woollahra, Sydneytogether with a matching knife. (2)
- EStimate $150 - $250
Ross of London
19th Century Brass Telescopic Telescope, c. 1870with ebonised and leather mounts and associated leather carrying case, bearing the inscription "G S Elliot Teviot Richins Way Iver.Bucks".
- EStimate $300 - $400
in their original leather carrying cases.
- EStimate $150 - $250
Boosey and Hawkes Makers of London
Edwardian E flat Bakelite Mounted Nickel Plated Penny Whistle, c. 1910encased in a military fabric carrying case
- EStimate $300 - $400
After Charles Sykes
The Spirit of Ecstasymodelled as the lady clad only in fluttering robes; resting on a brassed mounting,
- Measurements:
- height 14cm
- EStimate $600 - $1,000
De la Grange
Art Deco Ivory and Gilt Bronze Figure, c. 1930modelled as a page in full court dress, with hands in front in a clasping a book, resting on a stepped base,
- Measurements:
- height 34cm
- EStimate $3,000 - $4,000
After Lorenzl
Art Deco Chromed Figure of a Dancing Girl, c. 1930modelled as the woman balancing ; naked with her hands up and down as she moves to the music, resting on a plinth base,
- Measurements:
- height 29cm
- EStimate $800 - $1,200
one modelled figure of a scantily clad woman with a wreath headdress, and the other being of Mercury resting on a putti ,each on and a mustard toned square plinth
- EStimate $3,000 - $4,000
two being of racing and the other for dressage. (3)
- EStimate $600 - $800
The shade with applied motifs of stars, resting on a single turned pillar leading to three acanthus capped scrolled arms, and a tapering octagonal stem, terminating in scrolled feet,
- Measurements:
- height 90cm
- EStimate $500 - $700
Max Le Verrrier
"Marabout" Bronze Car Mascot, c. 1930modelled as a stork with heavily accented features resting on a square mottled stoneware base,
- Measurements:
- height 18cm
- EStimate $800 - $1,200
comprising the King, Queen and Jack of diamonds, so called for the facetted waisted banding to each pillar.
- EStimate $350 - $450
each with brass mounts and tubular supports.
- EStimate $400 - $600
fitted with dual ends, together with box of contempory lures, tackle bag and a pair of waders.
- EStimate $250 - $300
together with leather cased pair of opera glasses, c. 1940. (2)
- EStimate $60 - $100
together with a pair of Victorian brass fire tongs (2)
- EStimate $150 - $200
modelled with a grip in the form of a stylised duck, with bone insert.
- Measurements:
- length 83cm
- EStimate $150 - $200
Lenoir Paris
19th Century Louis XVI Style Brass Mounted Simulated Tortoiseshell Clock and Matching Bracketwith an two train eight day movement, white porcelain dial with roman numerals, the case having stylised pierced mounts with "C" scroll and shell motifs.,
- Measurements:
- height 85cm, overall height 128cm
- EStimate $4,000 - $6,000
with a gilded sunburst, centred by a well enclosing a sacred relic, and having applied figures of putti and sheaves of wheat; leading to a waisted column and a circular spreading foot. (Slight AF)
- Measurements:
- height 47cm
- EStimate $600 - $900
each mounted in original ebonised frames, carved after the antique
- EStimate $4,000 - $6,000
Kugler
Art Deco Gilt Bronze Figure, c. 1930modelled as a putto, naked, grasping twin bunches of grapes, resting on an elongated plinth base,
- Measurements:
- height 26cm
- EStimate $800 - $1,200
each modelled with carved scenes of ships in calm waters, emus, swans and whaling, carved and drilled for mounting.
- EStimate $1,200 - $1,800
each modelled with a central campagna shaped sconce, resting on a pillar mounted with three elephant maskheads and a further three campagna shaped sconces, leading to a reeded pillar an acanthus capped lily pad mounted tri form base, being of paw feet, all resting on a tri-form plinth base,
- Measurements:
- height 45cm
- EStimate $1,500 - $2,000
of rectangular form, with waisted shoulders.
- Measurements:
- length 31cm
- EStimate $50 - $70
After Moreau
Pair of Cast Bronze Figures of Rearing Horses, c. 1920each modelled with the beast rearing on its hind legs as its handler desperately attempts to contain them, on a rustic plinth.
- EStimate $1,000 - $1,500
Lipsia
An Early Calculating Machine, c. 1910the entire machine fitted with crank handles and number windows.
- Measurements:
- length 24cm
- EStimate $200 - $300
Finch Mason & C Welman for Sancovy
The Sandown Racing Game, c. 1930the pine box enclosing; a selection of playing cards, instructions and the wheel, having printed images of each of the horses, bearing the signature of Finch Mason.
- EStimate $350 - $550
with a scalloped rim, leading to a shallow bowl decorated with floral motifs.
- Measurements:
- length 25cm
- EStimate $100 - $150
one in carved bone with ebonised mounts; the other in simulated ivory with brassed mounts. (2)
- EStimate $150 - $250
modelled in traditional dress, together with a selection of minor dolls. (4)
- EStimate $300 - $400
Drew & Sons Piccadilly Circus
Cased Picnic Set, c. 1920fitted with enamel lidded dishes and trays, and silver plated pressed glass drinking vessels, all encased in its original wicker basket. (lacking a carafe)
- EStimate $450 - $550
decorated with a young couple frolicking in the ruins of the temple of Vesta. (Slight AF to upper right portion of the panel)
- Measurements:
- height 62cm, width 59cm
- EStimate $10,000 - $15,000
having its original red felt backing. (slight AF to tail)
- Measurements:
- length 132cm
- EStimate $2,000 - $3,000
having its original red felt backing.
- Measurements:
- length 240cm
- EStimate $2,000 - $3,000
each modelled with central spikes and oval drop in pan drip trays, leading to facetted columns with fielded panels with lobed surmounts and some figural mounts, resting on tri-form stepped plinth bases united by pierced buttress supports.
- EStimate $1,500 - $2,500
Eugene Bauges, Paris
19th Century Louis XV Style Lyre Shaped Gilt Metal Bracket Clockwith two train eight day movement, porcelain enamelled dial, painted with swags of roses Modelled with sunburst surmount, with mask head insert, leading to twin supports having inset cast foliate decoration, united by a single floral swag, the dial surmounted by embellished ribbon tie, flanked by twin rampant foliate sprigs, the rectangular plinth base with […]
- Measurements:
- height 59cm
- EStimate $4,000 - $6,000
modelled as the winged figure, clad only in a toga, one hand raised blowing a mythical horn, as on leg is raised resting on a furled ground and a stepped circular base. (AF)
- Measurements:
- height 76cm
- EStimate $2,000 - $3,000
together with twin early terracotta figures of "Alace" and "Platone" (3)
- EStimate $250 - $350
Rolyton
"Ladies in Waiting "watercolour signed lower left
- Measurements:
- 35.0cm x 24.5cm
- EStimate $250 - $350
19th Century American School
"Figures on a River Bank"mixed media signed lower left
- Measurements:
- 25cm x 45cm
- EStimate $350 - $550
modelled in full detail with crown of thorns and muscular definition,
- Measurements:
- height 103cm
- EStimate $2,000 - $3,000
With a acanthus capped central support leading to nine short and nine long further supports, each having tulip shaped sconces,
- Measurements:
- height 73 cm
- EStimate $1,000 - $1,500
Each with a pierced scrolled foliate capped back plate, leading to three supports modelled as vines and glass drop in drip trays.
- EStimate $1,000 - $1,500
Each with a pierced scrolled foliate capped back plate, leading to twin supports modelled as vines and tulip shaped sconce.
- EStimate $600 - $1,000
Modelled with a central Corinthian column, having a selection of four scrolled arms with tubular sconces, resting on a square turned plinth base,
- Measurements:
- height 93cm
- EStimate $400 - $600
With a central frosted glass shade, enclosed within the shaped case, with beaded decoration and acanthus leaves,
- Measurements:
- width 46cm
- EStimate $1,000 - $1,500
Westerland Torboda
French 18th Century Style Ormolu Mounted Cartel ClockWith an eight day, two train movement, the white enamel dial having both Roman and Arabic numerals, all encased in the wall mounted shaped, pierced fitted case with rose terminals . with original key
- Measurements:
- height 70cm
- EStimate $800 - $1,200
with an eight day, two train movement, the white enamel dial having both Roman and Arabic numerals, all encased in the wall mounted shaped, pierced fitted case with rose terminals . with original key
- Measurements:
- height 52cm
- EStimate $600 - $1,000
with a white enamel dial, having Roman numerals, encased in a wall mounted starburst frame,
- Measurements:
- height 44cm
- EStimate $600 - $800
together with a Louis XIV Style Ormolu Mounted Tortoiseshell Bracket Clock c 1900,
- Measurements:
- height 28cm, height 22cm
- EStimate $800 - $1,200
modelled as the bird landing on a rocky outcrop, with its wings outstretched,
- Measurements:
- width 33 cm height 23cm
- EStimate $800 - $1,200
Eugene Marioton
"Narcisse "Bronze Figure Group, c. 1910modelled as a young boy his hair tousled as he stares whimsically to one side, leading to applied ormolu reeds on a rouge marble base,
- Measurements:
- height 24cm
- EStimate $800 - $1,200
H.Omert
Gilt Bronze and Ivory figure of a girl with a bird, c. 1930modelled as a girl in contemporary dress and hat, to one hand a bird cage and a bird to the other, leading to a stepped onyx base ,
- Measurements:
- height 25
- EStimate $2,000 - $3,000
each with three scrolled arms modelled as vine leaves which cross at the base, each with glass insert drip trays, leading to a short collar and a pierced circular spreading foot .
- EStimate $2,000 - $3,000
each with three tulip mounted sconces on vine supports leading to a putto seated among the foliage, all resting on pierced spreading feet
- EStimate $800 - $1,200
modelled as two men supporting a single woman, her head back in trance like form, resting on a black variegated square socle base,
- Measurements:
- height 61cm, overall height 80cm
- EStimate $2,000 - $3,000
A.Bassy
Napoleon III Boulle Portable Writing SlopeOf rectangular form, the hinged lid opening to reveal twin ink bottles and lidded compartment, and the hinged slope enclosing blue velvet lined hinged interior.
- Measurements:
- Length 34cm
- EStimate $1,200 - $1,500
each modelled as rampant stylised lions supporting a foliate capped arm leading to a disc drip tray and glass liners, resting on recessed platform bases.
- EStimate $800 - $1,200
Vases, with original ruby glass insert, other lacking liner and six enamel place cards (9)
- EStimate $300 - $500
each modelled in the campagna shape, with a band of classical figures dancing centred by four bacchanalian mask heads on recessed octagonal variegated marble bases
- EStimate $1,200 - $1,500
including a Victorian South African Service Medal with Four Bars Gold Fob Chain with two fob charms,a set of AIF Dog Tags, and a trench art "souvenir from the Somme" serviette ring.
- EStimate $600 - $1,000
one with simulated cane handle and gold ferrule,the other with horn handle, together with a parosol
- EStimate $350 - $550
Christies of London
Boxed Original Morning Dress Top Hattogether with a Richard Hunt & Co evening dress top hat, and two opera hats Locke & Co .
- EStimate $600 - $1,000
European school
"Still life with grapes"oil on canvas
- Measurements:
- 77cm x 62cm
- EStimate $1,000 - $1,500
European School
"Still life with vase"oil on canvas
- Measurements:
- 66cm x 53cm
- EStimate $600 - $1,000
After W Saddler
"The Right of Way", c. 1903Coloured Engraving
- Measurements:
- 43cm x 56cm
- EStimate $350 - $550
E. C. Pavill
"Ducks in flight "watercolour signed lower left
- Measurements:
- 26cm x 19cm
- EStimate $350 - $550
19th Century European School
"The windmill"oil on canvas
- Measurements:
- 31cm x 29cm
- EStimate $600 - $900
After Francesco Simonini 1689 – 1753
"Parata di Nobili Cavalieri"oil on canvas
- Measurements:
- 96cm x 141cm
- EStimate $8,000 - $12,000
Greuze
"The Fortune Teller " & "The First Born"oil on metal
- EStimate $600 - $900
With applied figural mounts,
- Measurements:
- height 58cm Overall Height 64cm
- EStimate $350 - $550
Franjou
Pair of French Cast Metal Figural Bookends, c. 1920modelled as pelicans each having balls in their mouths and resting on a variegated marble base.
- EStimate $600 - $800
"Barbra Streisand", "The Right Hon Harold Wilson Prime Minister" "Field Marshall Lord Roberts VC" ex Lawson’s Auctioneers
- EStimate $350 - $450
each with "A" frame easel supports. (7)
- EStimate $200 - $300
Modelled as a gypsy man of middle age, having a riding crop in one hand, resting on a onyx base
- Measurements:
- height 16.5cm
- EStimate $500 - $700
A.Schneider
Pair of figural bookends, c. 1930 for Unis FranceModelled as playful cats, each on their hind legs searching for an something elusive.
- EStimate $400 - $600
each with wide curved back rails, leading to green leather fully upholstered seats, all raised on turned and tapering forelegs.
- EStimate $2,500 - $3,000
the rectangular top leading to a short shaped apron, fitted to each end twin extension pulls, all raised on solid channel carved legs,
- Measurements:
- height 76cm
- EStimate $4,000 - $6,000
each with fully upholstered back, arms and drop in seat, the arms with applied ebonised mounts, all raised on splayed bracket feet.
- EStimate $3,000 - $5,000
he rectangular top, leading to three long drawers, flanked by turned pilasters, all raised on square turned legs, the whole with painted decoration of floral sprays and geo-metric panels,
- Measurements:
- width 145.5, depth 62cm, height 88 cm
- EStimate $2,500 - $3,500
of small proportions, the rectangular top leading to three graduated drawers, each with brass ring drop handles, all raised on bracket feet, united by a shaped apron,
- Measurements:
- width 66cm depth 49cm height 75.5cm
- EStimate $400 - $600
with a brass three quarter gallery and stoneware insert, three short drawers, leading to the hinged top, enclosing a selection of pigeon holes and drawers, and a single long drawer all raised on square turned tapering legs, with gilt metal sabots. (AF)
- Measurements:
- width 67cm, depth 92.0cm, height 113.0cm
- EStimate $800 - $1,200
the rectangular top, with rounded corners, enclosing a baize interior, leading to a turned pillar and a quadra-form base, all raised on scrolled feet. (AF)
- Measurements:
- width 190cm, depth 46cm height 73cm
- EStimate $600 - $1,000
the rectangular top leading to a pair of small drawers, all raised on turned tapering legs,
- Measurements:
- height 75cm
- EStimate $600 - $800
the raised back,fitted with a three-quarter gallery rail, leading to scrolled supports, and rosette terminals, enclosing the mirror plate, the lower part with rectangular top leading to a single open shelf, and flanked by twin pierced brass mounted doors, all resting on a plinth base,
- Measurements:
- width 183cm, depth 45cm, height 137cm
- EStimate $6,000 - $9,000
the rectangular top leading to four graduated long drawers, each with ebonised turned knob handles, all raised on bracket feet, (In need of restoration)
- Measurements:
- width 91.0cm, depth 48.0cm, height 80cm
- EStimate $800 - $1,200
the leather upholstered wings, back, arms and seat, leading to square turned legs, united by ankle stretchers,
- Measurements:
- height 108cm
- EStimate $3,000 - $5,000
the rectangular top, leading to a pair of geometrically carved panel drawers, with cast metal tear drop handles, resting on bobbin turned legs and pad feet, united by ankle stretchers,
- Measurements:
- width 145.5cm, depth 61.5cm, height 88cm
- EStimate $4,000 - $6,000
the rectangular top leading to a pair of panel drawers, with thumb mould edge, and a further pair of arcaded panelled doors, enclosing a shelf, the shaped apron below centred by a carved roundel, together with a contemporary open bookshelf top
- Measurements:
- width 132cm, depth 57.5cm, height 96cm, overall height 222cm
- EStimate $4,000 - $6,000
of rectangular form, with an upholstered seat flanked by twin ends, each having four turned and fluted acanthus capped column supports, and a carved panel decorated with twin arrows united by a wreath leading to a platform support with a pair of caryatids facing a neo-classical overflowing urn, all resting on further turned and fluted […]
- Measurements:
- length 292cm, height 63cm
- EStimate $3,000 - $5,000
the rectangular top, leading to two short and three long graduated cockbeaded drawers, each fitted with brass lion mask head ring drop handles, flanked by a pair of ring turned pilasters, all resting on turned tapering legs,
- Measurements:
- width 112cm, depth 46.5cm, height 94cm
- EStimate $2,500 - $3,500
the rectangular top decorated with a panel decorated with a scene of a couple in an exotic landscape with birds, bordered by a panel of geometric and flower head motifs, leading to a short apron and resting on square turned tapering legs, with arrowhead feet.
- EStimate $300 - $400
the tapestry upholstered back, arms and seat, leading to slightly outswept foliate carved arms, apron and cabriole legs, resting on French scroll toes,
- Measurements:
- height 108cm
- EStimate $2,000 - $3,000
the diamond button upholstered back, arms and seat leading to turned and flute supports and forelegs,
- Measurements:
- height 84cm
- EStimate $1,200 - $1,500