A rather nice, large (life size) plaster library bust of the Scottish Regency period poet & national hero of the day, Robbie (Robert) Burns, by Agostini, of the marvellously named Liquorpond St London. With many layers of later white paint, original circular socle. The back of the bust with makers name & address inscribed ‘Agostini, Liquorpond St London‘ . The street, once a hive for artists, no longer exists. Large period plaster busts in good condition are rare.
Ht 75cm
UK c 1840
Price inc GST $1,850
Plaster Library Bust of poet Robert Burns c1840
Barkcloth Tonga: Haveluliku c1970.
An exceptional example, in mint condition of a barkcloth. Made from beaten mulberry tree bark, dyed with koka tree bark brown dye. Divided into 5 sections, it is of the same size and design as another in British museum, arrived 1972. The largest ever made 2m x 4m. Price inc GST $1,400
Ivory Bust, As A Seal of Schiller c1830
Ivory, steel. Russian c 1830. Friederich Schiller was a German philosopher and playwright, considered the poet of Youth. An identical seal in a Russian literary museum. 7cm H x 2.5cm W. Price inc GST $850
Bronze Nandi Bull c1700-20
The vehicle of Vishnu. Very nice small image with evidence of a lot of use, exhibiting good vibes. Southern India – early 18th century 3.5cm W x 5.5cm L x 7.5cm H. Price inc GST $850
Regency Tortoiseshell, Ivory and Silver Card Case c1810
A good quality regency tortoiseshell, ivory and silver card case. Engine turned faces. 8.5cm H x 6cm L x 1.2cm W. Price Inc GST $725
Hermes of Paris ‘Cheval d’Orient’ Porcelain dish c1990
(Small chip corner) 23cm L x 23cm W. Price inc GST. $60.
Regency Lustre Ware ‘Hope’ & ‘Faith’ Flower Vase c1820
12cm H x 11cm W. Price in GST $375.
Cedar Fish Spear. Early 20th Century.
Australian, early 20th century .Western Australia – North Queensland.With fine bindings. 135cm H. Price inc GST $240
Model Of An Inuit Canoe With Oars c1910
The making of timber accurate scaled canoes by first Inuit people was both a teaching aid, anthropological object and item for sale.They are rare to survive, this example with an old collection note helps with the dating. 64cm L x 13cm W x 7cm H. Price Inc GST $850.
George IV Mahogany Library Bergere Chair c1830
An elegantly formed & very comfortable English George IV/ William IV period mahogany library bergere chair. With recently re hand caned seat, back and sides, overscrolled arms, centurion skirt carved front legs & rectangular back. The back arched backwards, forwards & with sabre legs to achieve a wonderfully elegant profile in a room. Duck down cushion seat & good original patina. U.K c 1830. 110cm H x 65cm W.
Balinese Stirring Paddle c1900
39cm L x 11cm W. Price inc GST $140
Bayer Leather Satchel German c1980
37cm L x 26cm W. Price inc GST $80
Pair Of Moderator Lamps c1850
French, with Cantonese famille verte export-ware porcelain fonts, bronzeA very pair of whale or colza oil lamps, with integral clockwork pumps and original wick raisers and burners. The pumps pushed a piston to raise the low ignition fuel, to a circular wick, without shadow. The circular chimney multiplied the flame by four, the outer flask shaped shade by another four. The making of lamps with Canton porcelain is rare. 65 H x 13cm W. Price inc GST $2,800
Portrait Of An Algerian Hussar c1890
Oil on canvas, origional water gilded frame. French c1890. A finely painted orientalist portrait of a French Hussar of the 11th regiment, possibly in Algeria or Egypt. 59cm H x 41cm W. Price inc GST $1,500.
Venice St Mark’s Square, Carlo Ponti c1855
Photographer (Swiss / Italian 1822 1893) Albumen paper print from a mammoth glass plate. Origional Tasmanian Blackwood frame & glass. Ponti was a Swiss born photographer / chemist active in selling his works from St Mark’s square from 1848. 74cm H x 54cm L. Price inc GST $350.
1920s Library Armchair
An extraordinarily comfortable 1920s easy chair, newly upholstered in greige fluffy wool, the stuffings & cushion all new duck down feather filled. 85cm H x 85cm.W x 105cm D. Price inc GST $2,200
Large Regency period Convex Mirror c1820
A rare English Regency period convex mirror of large size & in good original condition,
With original gilding & mercury silvered plate, no evidence of ever being fitted with candle arms. The carved elements original to the frame, with richly carved acanthus, topped by an Eagle in flight, pairs of anthemions and a deep moulded frame with inset reeded ebony slip & the mirror in excellent antique condition. UK origin c1815 -20. Ht 148cm x 78cm W x 25cm D. PRICE inc GST $8,800
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
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.
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
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.
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
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 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
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