A heavy quality set of eight English George IV period dining chairs in well fgiured Honduras mahogany. With reeded panelled rectangular concave Klismos backs, as ancient Greek vases paintings. Supported by pairs of carved clamshells. The seats with original horsehair fillings, on reeded front legs & swept rear legs, scrolled Grecian buttresses to chair rail / uprights. Excellent patina & no damages. They are very comfortable & sets o eight of this form & quality are rare.
Ships Table c1870
A rare ship’s serving / narrow dining table, in a honey coloured faded teak, the ends of the legs fitted with brass plates for fixing to the ship’s deck.
UK c 1870
Of narrow space saving form, perfect for behind a sofa, as a servery or hall table.
75cm.H x 159cm Wd x 46cm.D
Price inc GST $1,400
Welsh Oak Dresser c1820
A very original Welsh oak dresser c1820
Terrific patina & storage/ display. Original stained pine backboards. The base, wrack sides & pediment all with curved lambrequin borders. Original turned fruitwod knobs, with three drawers to the base
Ht 217cm x Wd 180cm x Dp50cm
Cantonese Exportware Porcelain Soup Tureen c1820
A rare and large Chinese (Canton) exportware soup tureen of canted rectangular form. The lid with stylized melon branch handle, the handles to the ends as boar’s heads. With underglaze painted enamels of scenes on the Pearl River. The tureens are the largest and rarest of the Chinese exportware dinner service items, sent & sold to Westerners as proof of their exotic tastes. C. 1800 -1820. Excellent unrestored condition – two tips to boar’s ears lost. Ht 22cm.Wd 32cm Dp22cm.
Tibetan Silk Vevet Saddlecloth c1750
A rare 18th century Tibetan silk velvet saddle cloth. Woven in orange saffron silk with auspicious symbols of Dharma, the flame of Buddha’s teachings and the colour used by monks for their robes to symbolize purity. The quality of the weave would suggest a Buddhist High Monk or Lama, as the original owner. The reverse in faded blue cotton with tying straps. 79cm x 64cm C1750 -1800.
Wilkinson Patent Card Table c1805
A beautifully made English Regency period extending card table, the mechanism stamped, in best mahogany inlaid with ebony Greek key to the tops & legs. When the top unfolds, both rear legs pivot open at the same time, forming a square table. The inside edges of the legs also inlaid. The steel mechanism stamped ‘Wilkinson Patent Moorfields London’.
Regency Rosewood Tea Caddy U.K c1820
A stylish English Regency tea-caddy, UK c1820.
Of unusual canted square form. The lid & front richly inlaid with brass into rosewood, with brass lug handles The interior lined in mahogany & zinc paper.
132mm H x 150mm x 150m
The earlier the tea caddy, generally the smaller, & more likely to have only one cannister for tea – reflecting the expense & honour with which it was regarded. 132mm H x 150mm x 150mm
Price inc GST $1,100
Irish Chippendale Chair c1760
A beautifully carved Irish ‘Chippendale’ mahogany chair, with entwined lattice carved back and hairy paw feet, the knees with carved acanthus & ‘C’ scrolls. The back legs finely drawn ending in a square block foot.
Dublin c1760
Price inc GST $2,750
Cavalry Model Campaign Chest U.K c1870
A very rare Cavalry Model, top of the range, English campaign chest c 1870.
The top unfolds to produce hinged bookshelves, an adjustable dressing mirror, with fitted writing & stationery boxes that also unfold. In two sections for ease of transport for military campaign travel. Untouched excellent original condition with good colour & patina. Mahogany veneered with walnut to the drawer fronts, original lacquer to brass, leather, mirror, Bramah & Lever locks, & removable feet. After 150 years the drawers still move like silk. 163cm H x 100cm W x 51cm D.
Price inc GST $12,500
George IV Mahogany Serving or Hall Table U.K c1825
An elegant 1830s hall table, or dining room serving table, in heavy mahogany in excellent original condition. With Grecian back & a handy pair of oak lined drawers on good reeded legs.
95cmH x 122W x 49cm D
Price inc GST $2,450
Campaign Document Box UK c1810
A good quality English Regency period campaign document box, in heavy mahogany, brass bound for travel. The interior containing the original morocco leather. With skeletal flush handles for transport, to the ends. Original interior containing two secret drawers. UK origin c1810. 14cm.H x 42cm x 31cm D
Viennese Neo-classical Drinks Cabinet c1920
Fancy a cocktail? Try this chic Danish 1920s neo-classical drinks cabinet, with an extra shelf & drawers, plus slide out servery.
Satinbirch with original gilt hardware, key & now a warm honey patina. 142cm H x 135cm W x 51cm D
Price inc GST $2,200
Oak Corinthian Capital UK c1740
A vigorously carved Corinthian capital in English oak, once part of a fitted room. On acrylic mount. 170mm H x 400mm x 120mm inc mount. U.K. c 1740
Bengali Terracotta Figures c1880
Three rare Bengali terracotta figures, Krisnanagar, c1880.
Representing the trades & castes of India – a civil servant, a tailor & possibly a carpenter.
Beautifully modelled, examples of these figures, much in the spirit of Company School caste portraits on mica, offered a unique small work of art, easily transported.
Examples were sent to all the 19th century inter- colonial Exhibitions.
Grecian Library Chair UK c1825
Spring / Summer Exhibition of new discoveries. A rare English late Regency/ George IV period library chair of Greek revival ‘curule’ form. With deep solid mahogany carved back, the returns carved with anthemions. New burgundy leather seat over the original horsehair stuffings with French stitched edges. Fluted legs & brass casters. The form was known from 1st century BCE Greek vase paintings & revived in the early nineteenth century. H75cm x W65cm × D55cm
UK c1825
Price inc GST $3,750
Regency Secretaire Bookcase c1815
Spring / Summer Exhibition of new discoveries.
A fine quality English Regency period secretaire bookcase, with Greek key pattern carved pediment & feet, well fitted writing interior & original ivory knobs to drawers & inkwells.
With extra shelf if needed, and deep enough for big art books. One large drawer fitted as a wine cellarette for your wine pets. 253cm H x 133cm W x 58cm D
UK c1815
Price inc GST $8,500
Warwick Oakman is delighted to invite you to a Spring / Summer Exhibition of rare and curious treasures, at Richmond, Tasmania.
Opening this Saturday 25th October at 10am, the Exhibition coincides with the Tasmania Chamber Music Festival in Richmond this weekend. Adding to the content of a wonderful series of events in this beautiful town. A joyful day out.
Irish Regency Sideboard c1820
An elegant Irish Regency period serving table in best mahogany with raised ebony inlay sans traverse to the drawer front & sides. Untouched original condition & mirror gallery back. All on well carved large paw feet. HT 151cm x 146cm W x 68cm D
Cork c1820.
Price inc GST $12,500
Regency Rosewood Brass Inlaid Tea Caddy c 1820
A stylish English Regency period tea caddy of sarcophagus form, in rosewood inlaid with brass. The top and front inlaid with neo classical motifs. The top opening to reveal the original interior with a pair of rosewood caddies, zinc lined & original glass central sugar bowl. All in excellent original condition. 20cm H x 33cm x 18cm D.
Scottish Regency Elbow Chair c 1810
An elegant Scottish Regency period mahogany elbow chair with Greek key inlaid back and trellis carved rail, and triple ring turned arms.
Upholsteted in herringbone weave wool suiting.
Good colour & patina.
84cm H x 55cm.W x 52cm D
C 1810.
Price inc GST $1,400
Regency Four Bottle Decanter Cruet c1820
A rare English Regency period four bottle decanter set, of excellent quality, with original acanthus leaf mounted Sheffield plate frame, in original condition. The decanters hob nail cut, hand ground & polished, star cut bases, with original stoppers & star cut bases. 260mmH x 200mm x 200mm. UK c 1820.
Pair of Regency Brass inlaid Carvers UKc1810
A fine & elegant pair of English Regency period mahogany carver chairs, with gilded brass inlay to the backs & midrails. The backs with finely figured inlaid panels of flame mahogany, with reeded arms supported by turned vases & ring turned legs to the front. In excellent original condition, with a wonderful patina. New fine linen upholstery. 84cm H x 54cm W x 54cmD. UK origin c1810.
Charles X Rosewood Mantel Clock c1830
A fine quality French Charles X period mantel clock, the Brazilian rosewood case with satinwood marquetry, with original turned rosewood boxwood inlaid vase to the top. The dial with the original convex glass, silvered & engine turned with fine ‘Breguet’ type blued steel hands, regulation & 8 day 1/2 hour bell striking with silk suspension. Apparently unsigned. The whole with an excellent original patina. Newly cleaned & warranted for 2 years. 43cm H x 21cm W x 14cmD.
French Empire Mantel clock c1812
A fine French Empire period mercury gilt & bronze mantel clock c 1812-1815, the case cast with emblems of The Arts.
8 day, 1 /2 hour bell striking, silk suspension movement with outside count wheel, signed to the enamel dial, Thomas Scettot of Paris, [active c1812-1815].
The case by Antoine Ravrio of Paris, the foremost bronze case maker of the day.
Ht 360mm x 170mm W x 110mm D
Ref: G.H. Billie, Watch & Clock Makers of the World p.283.
Newly cleaned & serviced & warranted for 2 years.
Price inc GST $4,750
Arcadian Painted Tin Tray c1830
A beautifully painted, gilded & ‘japanned’ tin tray, of shaped oval form. The central oval finely painted in oils of an idyllic rural scene with figures beside an ancient bridge. The convex border with rolled edge forming a strong handle, decorated with gilding on a red painted ground. Excellent original decorative condition.. 77cm x 62cm x 5cm UK. c1830.
George II period Walnut Stool c 1745
A handsome quality English walnut stool, with quarter crossbanded & face veneered skirt, onto a well patinated oak carcass. Supported on four beautifully carved legs, with carved harebells & clam shell to the knees, supported on claw & ball feet – the pearl in the eagle’s claw. Excellent original colour, marks, rough carved blocking to the frame & rich red brown old patina. Original drop in seat frame upholstered in coarse linen. Perfect for putting feet up on, or a tray of snacks. 47cm H x 57cm W x 47cm D
Anglo Indian Teak Campaign Chest c1820
An elegant & finely made Anglo Indian Regency period two part campaign chest, for a military officer on the move, or exotic travel. Of rectangular form, the two parts resting on lugs, with inset flush brass carrying handles, inlaid rosewood escutcheons, the drawers with dust liners between & fine dovetail joining. Supported on 19th century teak bracket feet, the semi – circular fretted brass ‘moustache’ type handles the rarest & most expensive form. Good colour & original finish. India, with English labour.102cm H x 107cm W x 50cm D.
Mahogany Bureau Bookcase c1780 attributed to the Workshop of Thomas Chippendale
An exciting example of an 18th century mahogany bureau bookcase c 1780. Beautifully proportioned & sporting the original acanthus enriched cast brass swan neck handles, the drawers fully lined in mahogany. With fine cavetto moulded pediment, over a pair of astragal glazed doors. The interior with mahogany grooves for the mahogany faced shelves, all with original pink wash interior. The bureau base with beautifully figured best Spanish mahogany fall, original four pinned brass lock & typically simple, high quality fitted interior of drawers & ink / quill compartment. Over four graduated drawers -entirely of best mahogany. On the original bracket feet, the backs of the feet with laminated pine blocks & pink wash to the backings etc
English Chinoiserie Overmantel or Pier Mirror c1920
A stylish English Edwardian period red, black & gilt lacquer pier or overmantel mirror c1920. The carved pine frame in black & gilt, the front in dark red ‘Chinese’ lacquer, with gilt scrolls & peonies, the corners carved as HoHo birds. With original mirror plate, in excellent original decorative condition. A wonderful addition to any room. 150cm H x 97cm W x 7cm D
Savoy Table 1932
An original AG Mobelfabrik Horgen Glarus, Savoy table, Swiss c1932 in oak & cast iron. This table specified by architect Le Courbusier, as ideal work / dining tables for his model housing units in Nice, France – l Unites d’habitation.
It is comfortable, strong & flat packs.
Le Courbusier exhibited furniture made by Horgen Glarus in his “Pavillion de l’Esprit Nouveau” at the Exposition internationale des Arts Decoratifs in Paris, as exemplars of functional modernity.
[The iron ends cast with the maker’s name]. 75.5cm H x 130cmW x 80cmD
Price inc GST $4,400