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.
Bengali Terracotta Figures c1880
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.
Chinese Rosewood Jardinere or Vase Stand c1880
A well carved Chinese padouk jardinere or vase stand of tri-lobed form. The top inset with the original rose coloured Chinese marble, on three lotus carved legs with lion heads to the tops. Good patina & original condition. Qing Dynasty, c1880. 79cm H x 33cm Dia.
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.
Elizabethan Revival Armchair UK c1835
An English William IV period ‘Elizabethan’ turned beech chair, with rush seat in mint condition, with a great patina c 1835.
Harking back to the ancient turned, black stained chairs of Elizabeth 1st (1533 -1603), whose origins were actually far more exotic, in collecting vogue from c 1770. Chairs of this type are spotted in 1830s English interiors, & conversely, contemporary spaces by the London trad decorator, Robert Kime. (98 x 58 x 47cm)
Price inc GST $1,100