The Collector's Auction

The Collector's Auction

03.03.2026, 2pm

Sydney

The Bond, 36-40 Queen Street Woollahra, NSW 2025

CONTACTS

madeleine m ackenzie

head of decorative arts & art, sydney 02 9362 9045 0405 565 644

madeleine.mackenzie@ leonardjoel.com.au

ronan sulich senior adviser 02 9362 9045 0407 018 492

ronan.sulich@ leonardjoel.com.au

$60,000-80,000

Curated Lives: Private Collections and the Stories

They Tell

A private collection is more than an assembly of objects, it is a deeply personal narrative shaped by curiosity, discernment, and the pursuit of beauty. At its best, collecting becomes a form of self expression, an ongoing dialogue between the collector and the past. Each antique or artefact chosen carries its own story of the hands that crafted it, the era that shaped it, and the journey that brought it forward through time. Yet within a private collection these stories intertwine with the collector’s own tale, forming a landscape of taste, memory, and sentimental meaning.

The role of the collector has always been part historian, part custodian, and part explorer. It is the collector who identifies significance where others may see only the ordinary, who senses the resonance of a piece and envisions its place within a wider constellation of objects. Collecting is not driven solely by rarity or value, but also by instinct and an impulse to preserve, appreciate, and connect. When guided by personal passion rather than fashion a collection becomes a reflection of the collector’s identity, shaped by experiences, travels, relationships, and the evolving eye.

This auction brings together several remarkable private collections, each formed with a distinctive vision and a profound respect for the objects within it. Included in the auction are: Artworks from the Collection of William and Rosmarie Poate; Property from Annie Baring and Family; The Collection of William E Small AM; and pieces from The Robert Compton Jones Collection. Some of these collections have been shaped by multiple generations of a single family, others illustrate the passions of individuals who dedicated themselves to educating and developing their own personal taste, and some include a mixture of both.

In cultivating a private collection, one learns to look closely at craftsmanship, provenance, and subtle differences of form. This attentive way of seeing fosters a deeper appreciation not only for the objects themselves but for the cultures and histories they represent. Over time, a collection becomes a living archive, growing and shifting as the collector’s tastes mature. This catalogue celebrates the vision and dedication behind such collecting, inviting viewers not only to admire the pieces presented, but to imagine the passions that assembled them and perhaps to begin, continue, or refine a collection of their own.

madeleine mackenzie head of decorative arts & art, sydney

Artworks from the Collection of William and Rosmarie Poate

lots 1 – 21

1 JOHN COBURN (1925-2006)

Totemic Figures pastel on paper signed lower right: Coburn 101 x 64cm

provenance

Barry Stern Galleries, Sydney, 1980 (accompanied by the original purchase receipt)

$5,000-8,000

2 JAMES CLIFFORD (1936-1987)

Blue Painting

acrylic on canvas

artist’s name and title inscribed verso

98.5 x 75cm

$1,000-2,000

3

ALUN LEACH-JONES (1937-2017)

Untitled Study 1968

acrylic on board/canvas

artist’s name, title, date and medium on label verso 52 x 48cm overall

$1,000-1,500

4 JOHN PEART (born 1945)

Untitled 1966 gouache on board

signed and dated lower left: PEART / 23/3/66

24.5 x 16.5cm

$600-800

William and Rosmarie Poate lived in Balmoral, Mosman for approximately 45 years before moving to Seaforth.

William was a noted and respected plastic and reconstructive surgeon who set up the first plastic surgery ward at Hornsby Hospital and then worked from the Sydney Adventist Hospital (SAN).

Together they compiled their collection with a love of art over many years.

5

CHARLES BLACKMAN (1928-2018)

A Reflection charcoal on paper titled verso

34.5 x 26cm

provenance

Barry Stern Galleries, Sydney, 1968 (accompanied by original purchase receipt)

$800-1,200

6 KEN REINHARD (born 1936)

Five Barley Loaves and Two Small Fishes 1964 mixed media on board signed and dated lower right: Reinhard 64 titled on label verso 136 x 135.5cm

exhibitions

The Blake Prize, 1964, Commonwealth Savings Bank, Martin Place, Sydney

literature

Henshaw, J, “God in the House of Mammon”, The Bulletin, Vol. 86 No. 4416 (10 Oct 1964)

other notes

This was the artist’s Blake Prize Entry in 1964 (label verso). Upon exhibition in the Blake Prize, John Henshaw of the Bulletin commented: “Ken Reinhard’s pop pyramid of decorative trivialities underlines the fact that materialism can’t present any other appearance than what it is.”

$2,000-4,000

7 JOHN OLSEN (1928-2023)

Brolgas Dancing 1970 watercolour on paper initialled and dated lower right: JO 70 36 x 53cm

provenance

Barry Stern Galleries, Sydney, 1978 (accompanied by original purchase receipt)

$2,000-3,000

8

JOHN OLSEN (1928-2023)

Pond in Rain watercolour on card signed lower right: John Olsen titled on frame verso

72.5 x 61cm

provenance

Barry Stern Galleries, Sydney, 1978 (accompanied by a copy of original purchase receipt)

$12,000-18,000

9

RAY CROOKE (1922-2015)

Seated Girl, Holloway Beach charcoal on paper 34 x 42cm

provenance

Holdworth Galleries, Sydney, 1978 (accompanied by original purchase receipt and label verso)

$700-900

10

KEN REINHARD (born 1936)

Untitled 1972 collage on paper signed and dated lower right: Reinhard. ‘72 30.5 x 25cm

$300-500

11

KEN REINHARD (born 1936)

a avoids f mixed media signed and titled on label verso

58.5 x 89cm overall

exhibitions

Bonython Art Gallery, Adelaide (label verso)

$1,800-2,400

12

JOHN COBURN (1925-2006)

Curtain of the Moon screenprint, ed. 96/130 signed, titled and numbered below image: 96/130

Curtain of the Moon Sydney Opera House Coburn image: 39.5 x 70cm, sheet: 56 x 76cm

$1,500-2,000

13

JOHN COBURN (1925-2006)

Curtain of the Sun screenprint, ed. 139/200 signed, titled and numbered below image: 139/200

Curtain of the Sun Sydney Opera House Coburn image: 44.5 x 69cm, sheet: 56 x 76cm

$1,500-2,000

14

JOHN OLSEN (1928-2023)

Sacred Monkies & Sphinx 1979 lithograph, ed. 3/60 signed, titled, dated and editioned below image: 3/60

Sacred Monkies & Sphinx John Olsen 79 63 x 90cm

$800-1,200

15

CHARLES BLACKMAN (1928-2018)

Sea Air 1966-67

lithograph, ed. 10/75

signed, titled, dated and numbered below image: “SEA AIR” 10/75 Charles Blackman 1966-67 78 x 56cm

$500-800

16

JOHN COBURN (1925-2006)

Tree of Life 1981 screenprint, ed. 21/50

signed, titled, dated and numbered below image: 21/50 Tree of Life Coburn ‘81 image: 59.5 x 54cm sheet: 76 x 57cm

provenance

Holdsworth Galleries, Sydney, 1982 (accompanied by original purchase receipt)

$800-1,200

17

LLOYD REES (1895-1998)

Timeless Cliffs I lithograph, ed. 38/90

signed lower left: lloyd rees numbered lower centre: 38/90 73 x 54cm

provenance

Mosman Gallery, Sydney, 1989 (accompanied by original purchase receipt)

$500-800

18

CHARLES BLACKMAN (1928-2018)

Alice’s Feet lithograph, AP

signed, titled and editioned below image: A/P ALICE’S FEET CHARLES BLACKMAN 50 x 62cm

provenance

Newport Artworks, Lot 5 (label verso)

$350-550

19

JOHN OLSEN (1928-2023)

Echidna; and Crow 1978 two etchings, each ed. 9/50 each signed, numbered and dated below image: 9/50 John Olsen 78 Crow: 10 x 13cm; Echidna: 14 x 12cm

$600-800

20

BRETT WHITELEY (1939-1992)

Garden in Rome

coloured etching, aquatint and collage, ed. 2/30 signed lower right: brett Whiteley numbered lower left: 2/30 artist’s monogram upper right image: 109 x 78cm sheet: 212 x 91.5cm

provenance

Mosman Gallery, Sydney, 1989 (accompanied by original purchase receipt)

$10,000-15,000

BRETT WHITELEY (1939-1992)

Banjo Player 1974 ink on paper

signed and dated lower right: 22/12/74 / brettWhiteley artist’s monogram stamped lower right 72 x 101cm

provenance

Barry Stern Galleries, Sydney, 1978 (accompanied by original purchase receipt)

literature

McGrath, S, Brett Whiteley, Bay Books: Sydney, 1979, p. 222

Sutherland, K., Brett Whiteley: Catalogue Raisonné, Schwartz Publishing, Melbourne, 2020, vol. 7, p. 294, cat. no. 19.74

$35,000-55,000

Banjo Player is a quintessential example of Brett Whiteley’s fluid draftsmanship and his innate ability to capture character with an economy of line. Executed in ink on paper, the work demonstrates Whiteley’s lyrical command of gesture, where swift, confident strokes animate the musician and transform a simple subject into a study of rhythm, atmosphere, and human presence. Music was profoundly significant to Whiteley, serving as a fundamental, constant, and immersive element of his creative process and lifestyle. He famously worked with music playing loudly in his studio, using it to set a mood, generate energy, and influence the emotional intensity of his paintings. Created in late December 1974, the drawing belongs to a richly productive period in which Whiteley explored expressive figuration with increasing freedom.

Other Vendors

22

CHARLES BLACKMAN (1928-2018)

Girl at Window with Cat pastel on paper

signed lower right: BLACKMAN

50 x 69cm

provenance

Art Galleries, Schubert, Queensland (label verso)

Eva Breuer Art Dealer, Woollahra (label verso)

$2,500-4,500

23

DAVID BOYD (1924-2011)

Bishop Riding a Bull 1960 oil on board

signed lower right: David Boyd 1960

38 x 19cm

$1,200-1,800 25

24

DAVID BOYD (1924-2011)

Untitled (Children Playing) oil on board

signed lower left: David Boyd

49.5 x 39.5cm

$5,000-6,000

25

PRO HART (1928-2006)

Bush Gully 1983 oil on board

signed and dated lower left: PRO / HART / 83

59.5 x 59.5cm

$6,000-8,000

26

GRAEME TOWNSEND (born 1954)

Torn Toucan oil on canvas

signed lower right: G. TOWNSEND titled verso

115.5 x 95.5cm

$800-1,000

27

BARRY HUMPHRIES (1934-2023)

Tuscany with Sunflowers 1987 oil on canvas

signed and dated lower left: Barry Humphries ‘87 54 x 65cm

provenance

Cliff DeYoung, Los Angeles

If you study the sunflowers at the bottom of this painting, you’ll notice one rising half again taller than the others. For me, it has always symbolized Barry’s wit, intelligence, and comic genius standing unmistakably above the rest. I met Barry Humphries in London in 1980 while we were filming Shock Treatment, the musical comedy from the creators of The Rocky Horror Show. We shared the same car to and from the studio, and during those daily rides we quickly developed a genuine friendship. Not long afterward, I saw his Dame Edna performance and became an enthusiastic admirer of his work. Throughout the 1980s, I returned often to London for film work, and my wife and I spent many memorable occasions with Barry, his wife Diane, and their sons. There were Sunday lunches, dinners, and evenings at the theater. We spent a week with them at a manor house Barry had rented in Robertsbridge, just south of London. Barry found it particularly amusing that the English butler, Thorley, seemed distinctly put out by the prospect of serving a house full of Australians and Americans. In the 1990s, Barry was a frequent presence in Los

Angeles, performing his Dame Edna stage shows, hosting a weekly television chat show, and appearing regularly on Ally McBeal. During those years, we spent considerable time together with the boys and my daughter, taking trips to a dude ranch in Solvang, visiting Palm Springs and touring Alcatraz in San Francisco.

I’ve always felt Barry would have had no objection to my selling this painting. A few years after he gave it to me, he noticed it hanging on my wall. He paused for a moment, smiled, and said, “You know, Cliff, this picture might be worth something when I’m dead.”

It was the usual Barry one-liner---delivered dry and a bit shocking for comic effect.

Cliff DeYoung

$10,000-15,000

28

BILL COLEMAN (1922-1993)

Rectory and Bridge 1958 oil on board

signed lower right: Bill Coleman titled and dated verso 40 x 50cm

$1,200-1,800

29

PRO HART (1928-2006)

Windmill and Troughs oil on board

signed lower right: PRO / HART titled verso: “WINDMILL AND TROUGHS” 24.5 x 29cm

$3,000-5,000

30

RUBERY BENNETT (1893-1987)

Figure Walking Through Australian Bush oil on board

signed lower left: RUBERY BENNETT 20 x 25cm

provenance

Family of the Artist

$1,200-1,800

31

RUBERY BENNETT (1893-1987)

Burragorang Valley oil on board

signed lower right: RUBERY BENNETT 14 x 19cm

provenance

Family of the Artist

other notes

Burragorang Valley no longer exists, it was flooded to become Warragamba Dam, which was built between 1948 and 1960.

$700-900

32

GEORGE BELL (1878-1966)

Night Scene Venice 1911 oil on panel

signed lower right: George Bell

titled and dated on label verso 17 x 22.5cm

provenance

The Artist

Mrs Antoinette Niven (label verso)

Private collection, Sydney

$1,500-2,500

33 RUBERY BENNETT (1893-1987) City View oil on board

signed lower left: RUBERY BENNETT 14 x 19cm

provenance

Family of the Artist

$800-1,200

34

WEAVER HAWKINS (1893-1977)

By the Windows oil on board

signed and inscribed verso: H. WEAVER HAWKINS / MONA VALE NSW

signed, titled and inscribed on label verso: H Weaver Hawkins / Mona Vale / By the Windows / 22gns. 46 x 49cm

provenance

Mrs W. R. Ward (inscribed on label verso)

$4,000-6,000

35 RUBERY BENNETT (1893-1987)

Mount Sefton NZ oil on board

signed lower left: RUBERY BENNETT titled verso 20 x 22cm

provenance

Family of the Artist

$800-1,200

36

RUBERY BENNETT (1893-1987)

Children Walking on the Beach oil on board

15.5 x 20.7cm

provenance

Family of the Artist

$1,000-2,000

37

ADRIAN FEINT (1894-1971)

Still Life of Hibiscus in a Fish Vase with Shells and Distant Dinghy 1949 oil on canvas

signed lower right: Adrian Feint / 1949

50 x 40cm

$7,000-9,000

38

WILLIAM DARGIE (1912-2003)

Mierop and the Mermaids oil on panel

signed lower right: Dargie 14.5 x 19.5cm

provenance

Doyle Auctions, New York City, 24 May, 2000

$2,000-3,000

39

RUBERY BENNETT (1893-1987)

Truck on the Road in the Australian Landscape oil on board

signed lower right: RUBERY BENNETT 27.5 x 33cm

provenance

Family of the Artist

$1,500-2,000

40

§ HAROLD SEPTIMUS POWER (1878-1951)

Mother and Foal oil on canvas

signed lower left: H. S. POWER 74 x 61.5cm

provenance

Leonard Joel, The Sunday Art Auction, Melbourne, 28 August 2011, lot 341

$5,000-8,000

41

HAUGHTON FORREST (1826-1925)

Russell’s-Falls, Tasmania 1892 oil on board

signed and dated lower left: FORREST 1892 titled lower right: RUSSELL’S-FALLS-TAS

29 x 45cm

$6,000-9,000

42

LAURIE ELBOURNE (1911-?)

Spring in Paddington oil on canvas

titled and authenticated by John Bollard on label verso

37 x 50cm

$600-800

43

ROBERT DOWLING (1827-1886)

A Bedouin with a Pipe oil on canvas

signed and dated lower left: R DOWLING / 1874 52 x 35cm

$6,000-8,000

44

BENJAMIN EDWARD MINNS (1863-1937) Joshua Slocum gouache on paper

signed lower right: BE MINNS subject described on label verso 19.5 x 26cm

other notes

“The first man to successfully circum navigate (sic) the world, was Joshua Slocum. He is pictured here on his last voyage by B.E. Minns when he was lost at sea.” (label verso)

$400-600

45 NOEL COUNIHAN (1913-1986)

Face 1978 ink on paper

signed and dated lower right: Counihan ‘78 26 x 35.5cm

provenance

The Estate of Sue Hewitt

$200-400

46 DONALD FRIEND (1915-1989)

Self Portrait 1938 ink and wash on paper

signed and dated lower left: Donald 38. titled and inscribed verso by Robert Haines 32 x 22.5cm

provenance

The Estate of Sue Hewitt

$600-800

51

GWEN BARRINGER (1882-1960)

Construction of a Bridge, Sydney - Cranes at Milson’s Point watercolour on paper

signed lower left: GWEN BARRINGER 39 x 44.5cm

$300-500

52

GWEN BARRINGER (1882-1960)

Construction of a Bridge, Sydney - View Towards Balmain watercolour on paper

signed lower left: GWEN BARRINGER 34.5 x 45cm

$300-500

53

GWEN BARRINGER (1882-1960)

Construction of a Bridge, Sydney - Balmain Town Hall in the Distance watercolour on paper

signed lower left: GWEN BARRINGER. 44 x 26.5cm (unframed)

$200-400

54 JOHN OLSEN (1928-2023)

Untitled watercolour on paper

signed and dated lower right: John Olsen ‘61 36 x 48cm

$6,000-8,000

55 DAVID VAN NUNEN (b. 1952)

Sydney Botanical Gardens pastel on paper

signed and dated lower right: 85 / David van Nunen titled verso 78 x 77cm

$400-600

56 VIOLET ADA BARTLETT (ARTAH) (c.1880-1976)

Birds of Australia

book of four watercolours of native Australian birds comprising a galah, two kookaburras, two blue wrens, and an emu, within an embossed leather cover with a design of a lyre bird.

13 x 12.5cm

$800-1,200

57 YIRAWALA (1903-1976)

Goanna natural earth pigments on bark inscribed verso: 67 x 31cm

$4,000-6,000

58

§ TRENT PARKE (born 1971)

Cockatoo #2, Newcastle, New South Wales 2013 pigment print, e.d. 4/7

150 x 120cm

provenance

Stills Gallery, Paddington, 2015 (accompanied by a copy of the purchase receipt)

other notes

From The Black Rose Series

$3,000-5,000

59

BARBARA HANRAHAN (1939-1991)

Jungle Lovers 1977 screenprint, ed. 2/24

signed and dated lower right: Barbara Hanrahan 1977 numbered lower left: 2/24

artist’s name and title on label verso

73 x 47cm

$1,200-1,800

WILLIAM ROBINSON (1936-2025)

Creation Landscape: Water and Land 1991 complete set of colour lithographs (3), ed. 26/45 each signed and dated lower right: William Robinson 91 each numbered lower left: 26/45 each titled lower centre: Creation Landscape Water and Land each: 56 x 70cm

provenance

Presumably Ray Hughes Gallery, Sydney (name written on University of New South Wales labels verso)

exhibitions Presumably University of New South Wales, Sydney (labels verso)

$3,000-4,000

61

JOHN BRACK (1920-1999)

La Traviata 1981 lithograph on paper, e.d. 6/150 image: 66 x 49cm; sheet: 76 x 57cm

provenance

Collection of Caroline Thompson, NSW, gifted in 1985 to present owner

$4,500-6,500

63

ROBERT DICKERSON (1924-2015) Kookaburra etching, AP signed, numbered and titled below image Plate: 15 x 12cm

$200-400

64

LIONEL LINDSAY (1874-1961)

Six Etchings from the Spanish Series, including Gerona (ed.60); Saint Ferreol, Marseilles (ed.100); A Smithy, Avila (ed.75?); Burgos (ed.100); Posada de la Sangre, Toledo (ed.100); and The Alcazar, Segovia (ed.60) etching (6) each signed and numbered below image each 44 x 59cm framed $1,200-1,800

65

NORMAN LINDSAY (1879-1969) Night’s Garden etching and aquatint, ed. 45/45 signed and numbered below image: no 45 45 Norman Lindsay 35 x 27cm

$1,500-2,000

66

GABRIELE PLÖSSNER (b.1953)

Tristan & Isolde Embracing bronze, ed. 13/25 signed and editioned to base Height 44cm (not including plinth)

$500-800

67

ARTHUR EDGAR JONES (1871-1960)

Heading for Port off Cowes oil on board authenticated by artist’s son on label verso 15 x 50cm

provenance

Affa Gallery, Bendigo (label verso)

$500-800

68

CHARLES LEACH (English School, 19th century)

Sailing off the Coast of England 1899 oil on board

signed and dated lower right: CHAS. LEACH / 1899

18.5 x 22 cm

$300-400

69

AUGUSTE BOULARD

Landscape with Trees and Lake oil on canvas

signed lower right: Boulard 44.5 x 30.5cm

provenance

Koller Auctions, Zurich, 20 March 2007, lot 6557 (accompanied by original purchase receipt)

$400-600

70

Follower of JAN STEEN (Dutch School, 17th century)

Dutch Boors Carousing oil on panel 25 x 20cm

$1,000-1,500

71

REMBRANDT VAN RIJN (Dutch, 1606-1669)

The Quacksalver etching

signed and dated in plate: Rembrandt 1635

7.7 x 4.3cm

$1,000-1,500

Property from Annie Baring and Family

lots 72 – 112

FREDERICK GOODALL (1822-1904)

The Market Place Havre oil on panel signed, titled and inscribed on label verso: No 3. / The Market Place Havre / F. Goodall / Mornington Grove Cottage / Hampstead Road

14.5 x 19.5cm

72

BENJAMIN D. SIGMUND (1857-1947)

Picnic by the Bluebells 1897 watercolour on paper

signed and dated lower left: E D SIGMUND 97

36 x 52cm

$300-500

73

THOMAS SPINKS (1847-1927)

A View in Essex oil on board

signed lower right: T.SPINKS titled on label verso

16.5 x 24cm

$300-500

$300-500

75

ALFRED DOWNING FRIPP (1822-1895)

Irish Beggar Girl watercolour on paper signed lower centre: Alfred Fripp 27 x 19cm

$400-600

76

JAMES HOLLAND (1799-1870)

The Church of Saint-Séverin, Paris watercolour on paper 19 x 11cm

$600-800

77

WILLIAM HENRY HUNT (1790-1864)

Reading; and The Gamekeeper

Reading: pastel on paper; Gamekeeper: watercolour on paper (2)

Reading: signed lower right: W. HUNT

Gamekeeper: signed lower left: Wm HUNT

Reading: 26.5 x 20cm; Gamekeeper: 21 x 13.5cm

$600-800

78 JOHN VARLEY (1778-1842)

Eton Spires

watercolour on paper

signed lower right: J. Varley

14 x 19.5cm

$500-800

79

A GROUP OF FOUR PORTRAIT MINIATURES*

Comprising a late 18th century gentleman, an early 19th century gentleman and two Victorian ladies in profile, each in an ebonised frame with giltmetal mounts.

13 x 11 cm each (framed)

$400-600

80

PHILLIP CASTLE (b. 1942)

Wren Under the Bridge oil on canvas

signed lower left: Castle titled verso

35 x 45cm

$500-700

81

SAMUEL PALMER (British, 1805-1881)

The Spring by the Oak Tree in the Noonday Sun ink and watercolour on paper

signed lower right: S Palmer

18.5 x 41cm (unframed)

$5,000-8,000

82

A PAIR OF DERBY FIGURES OF A SHEPHERD AND HIS COMPANION

Last quarter of the 18th century, both seated, he playing a musette and she a mandolin, on rocaille bases.

Height 23cm

other notes

A similar pair of figures can be found in the collections of the Victoria & Albert Museum, London.

$300-500

83

A MEISSEN MARCOLINI PORCELAIN SALT, A MEISSEN PORCELAIN DOUBLE SWEETMEAT DISH AND AN ENGLISH PORCELAIN

CREAM JUG

Height of cream jug 23cm

$300-500

84

A PAIR OF WEDGWOOD FLORENTINE TURQUOISE PORCELAIN TEAPOTS, A HEREND PORCELAIN VASE AND AN ENGLISH PORCELAIN COFFEE POT

Vase: Height 17.5cm; Coffee Pot: Height 21cm

$300-500

85

A SET OF ELEVEN MEISSEN CABINET PLATES 19th century, each with a reticulated basket weave border having three rocaille reserves painted with flowers and painted to the centre with 18th century scenes.

Diameter 23.5cm

provenance

Dreweatt Neate, Newbury, Ceramics, Glass & Oriental Works of Art, 12 October 2005, lot 363 (label verso)

$1,000-1,500

86

A MEISSEN PORCELAIN PART DINNER SERVICE FROM THE ‘ZIETHEN’ SERVICE Circa 1761, comprising two large oval covered tureens and a circular covered tureen, four large and four small cloches, two circular dishes, two sauce tureens, two footed salts, two shell-shaped covered boxes, a sugar caster and a chocolate pot, each moulded overall in the ‘preussischmusikalischen’ pattern with alternating panels of musical, amatory and military trophies within gilt-edged rocaille cartouches on a green scale ground painted with scattered ‘deutsche blumen’ and butterflies, modelled by F. E. Meyer, blue crossed swords marks and puce numbers throughout. Oval tureen and cover: Height 29cm, Width 41cm

other notes

This service is believed to have been given by Frederick the Great to one of the most renowned Prussian generals, and one of his favourites, Hans Joachim von Ziethen (1699-1786). Until recently, only a handful of pieces were recorded, including eighteen formerly in the collection of Erich von GoldschmidtRothschild (sold by Ball & Graupe, Berlin, 25 March 1931, lot 625). In 2006, over 150 pieces from the service were sold with the contents of Shrubland Park, Suffolk, where they had been since at least 1860 (Sotheby’s, Shrubland Park, Suffolk, 19-21 September 2006, lot 821), where they were acquired for the Prussian Palaces and Gardens Foundation BerlinBrandenburg (Wittwer 2006).

$5,000-8,000

87

A CARVED AND GOLD PAINTED OVERMANTEL MIRROR

The frame composed of scrolling foliage and flowerheads.

169 x 127cm overall

$300-500

88

A LATE VICTORIAN MAHOGANY AND BOXWOOD INLAID EASY CHAIR

Upholstered in insect and flower patterned chintz.

Height 85cm

$200-300

89

A VICTORIAN GILT OVERMANTEL MIRROR

In the Regence style, the shaped plate with shell cresting and floral swags to each upper corner.

131 x 126cm overall

$500-800

90

A GEORGE III CREAM AND FLORAL DECORATED STOOL

The needlepoint top on cabriole legs with scroll toes decorated with flowers on a cream ground.

Height 42cm, Width 51cm, Depth 51cm

$400-600

91

A PAIR OF GEORGIAN STYLE MAHOGANY FRAMED WING ARMCHAIRS

Upholstered in ribbed cream fabric.

Height 104cm

$300-500

92

A GEORGIAN STYLE MAHOGANY STOOL*

The rectangular needlework top in a moulded frame on square moulded legs with fretwork spandrels.

Height 45cm, Width 92cm, Depth 55cm

$400-600

93

A CARVED AND GILT OVERMANTEL MIRROR

The cartouche shaped frame with scroll cresting and scrolled border.

123 x 118cm

$300-500

94

THOMAS BARING’S AUTOGRAPH FOLIO AND A GAME BOOK

The folio in gilt tooled red leather binding centred with a coat of arms, containing a collection of tipped in letters, envelopes, notes, drawings, cards, engraved portraits, photographs from various 18th and 19th century notables, politicians and others, including the Duke of Wellington, Disraeli, Lowe, Edward Lear, Lord Palmerston, P E de Strzelecki, Maria Edgeworth, Talleyrand, Sarah Duchess of Marlborough and many others; the Game Book annotated from 1826 until 1839.

The folio: Height 57cm, Width 43cm, Depth 6cm

other notes

Thomas Baring (1799-1873) banker and politician, member of the Conservative Party.

$1,500-1,800

95

A LARGE GEORGE III SILVER SALVER

Maker’s mark of Hester Bateman, London, 1790, shaped circular with gadrooned pie crust border on three anthemion scroll feet, engraved with a coat of arms within a floral wreath.

Diameter 41cm, 1806g

$3,000-5,000

96

A PAIR OF OLD SHEFFIELD PLATE DECANTER COASTERS, ANOTHER PLATED COASTER AND A PLATED JUG

The pair of coasters and jug with decoration of fruiting vines.

Height of jug 17.5cm

$150-250

97

AN EDWARDIAN SILVER CASED GIANT POCKET WATCH, A GEORGE V MATCHBOX COVER AND TWO ASHTRAYS

The watchcase Birmingham 1904, decorated with scrolls flowers and putti; the matchbox cover Birmingham 1912 with inscription “Johnnie Xmas 1915” in facsimile handwriting; the ashtrays with continental marks.

Height of case 13cm

$200-400

98

A VICTORIAN GILTMETAL CARRIAGE CLOCK

The enamel face with arabic numerals machine turned centre, the four glass case with fluted columns to the corners and dentil detail.

Height 15cm

$500-800

99

A GEORGE V SILVER COFFEE POT, A VICTORIAN TOAST RACK AND THREE SILVER PLATED ITEMS

The coffee pot makers’ mark of the Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Co., London 1912, of tapering cylindrical form with domed cover engraved with a crest; the toast rack maker’s mark of Edward Gilbert, London 1885, with six Gothic arch divisions on facetted feet; two further plated toast racks and a plated cauldron salt with matching crest to the coffee pot (5).

Coffee pot height 19cm, 568g (total weight of silver items)

$800-1,200

100

A COLLECTION OF VICTORIAN AND EDWARDIAN SILVER

Comprising a Victorian baby mug, London 1893, with half gadrooned decoration; a helmet cream jug, London 1895, of Georgian revival design; an Edward VII baluster caster of octagonal outline; and a Georgian style sauce boat (handle lacking).

Height of caster 20cm, 468g (total weight)

$300-500

101

A MATCHED PAIR OF EDWARDIAN SILVER BON BON DISHES AND A GEORGE V SILVER TEA CADDY AND A CADDY SPOON

The circular bon bon dishes Birmingham 1903 & 1906, with gadrooned rim and pierced body; the Art Nouveau style tea caddy Birmingham 1913, on paw feet, the spoon Chester 1915.

Diameter of bowls 15cm, 543g (total weight)

$400-600

102 A LARGE VICTORIAN SILVER BALUSTER CASTER

Maker’s mark of John Wilmin Figg, London 1839, with toupie finial and pierced cover, the lower body with applied foliate scrolls.

Height 22cm, 514g

$800-1,200

103

A COLLECTION OF SILVER MOUNTED DRESSING TABLE ARTICLES

Comprising three various cut glass scent bottles, the largest Sheffield 1910; and two oval pin boxes, one of Georgian design Sheffield 1912, the other Birmingham 1915.

Height of tallest 15cm

$200-400

104

AN IRISH GEORGIAN SILVER MUG

Marks rubbed, of baluster outline with leaf capped scroll handle and reeded foot, later decorated with repoussé scrolls, flowers and a cartouche with the inscription: “TO/ Jane Marian Hughes Martin/ FROM HER/Gd Aunt & Godmother/Mary Anne Whelply.”

Height 12cm, 319g

$400-600

105

A GEORGE III SILVER CHAMBER STICK

Maker’s mark of Thomas Hannam & John Crouch II, London,1802, the circular pan with beaded edge, with shaped socket and conical snuffer, engraved with a crest.

Diameter 14cm, 310g

$300-500

106

A VICTORIAN GILTMETAL MINIATURE CARRIAGE CLOCK

The enamel dial with roman hours and arabic minutes, machine engraved face, the five glass case with moulded columns to the corners and further moulded detail to the top and base.

Height 10cm

$400-600

107

A PAIR OF VICTORIAN SILVER DRUM MUSTARD POTS AND A GEORGE V CONDIMENT SET

The mustards, Sheffield 1899, of Georgian design, with gadrooned rim and thumb piece, blue glass liners and a spoon ensuite; the condiments, Birmingham 1925, of facetted outline with decorated border comprising a salt, pepperette and mustard. 334g (total weight)

$300-500

108

A GEORGE V SILVER SALVER AND TOAST RACK

The salver maker’s mark of Hawksworth, Eyre & Co Ltd, Birmingham 1932,having pie crust border, and scrolled feet engraved with a crest and the motto “LABORE ET SCIENTIA” and “Ranelagh 1933” to the reverse; the toast rack makers’ mark of Harrison Brothers & Howson, Sheffield 1933, engraved with the identical crest.

734g (total weight)

$500-700

109

A VICTORIAN SILVER THREE PIECE BACHELOR’S TEA SET

Maker’s mark possibly that of Jane Brownett, London 1886, each piece shaped oval of spirally fluted design with bands of bright cut engraving, the teapot with pineapple finial.

Teapot Length 23cm, 614g (total weight)

$600-800

110

A SET OF FOUR GEORGE III SILVER CANDLESTICKS

Maker’s mark of John Winter & Co, Sheffield 1780, each on beaded stepped base rising to a cluster column shaft with foliate capital, and beaded nozzle, engraved with a crest.

Height 30cm

$2,000-4,000

111

AN EXTENSIVE GEORGIAN, WILLIAM IV AND VICTORIAN SILVER TABLE SERVICE

Old English thread (and variants), all engraved with the Baring crest, comprising 53 table forks, 23 entree forks, 42 dessert spoons, 9 teaspoons, 11 tablespoons, 24 bone handle steel dinner knives, 27 bone handle steel entree knives, and a bone handle silver fish slice.

Total combined weight 7,417g (not including knives)

$10,000-15,000

112

A GEORGE IV SILVER ENTRÉE DISH, ON SHEFFIELD PLATE HOT WATER STAND

Maker’s mark of Philip Rundell, London 1821 shaped oblong, the base with applied shell and gadrooned border, the conforming domed cover engraved with a crest of a lion rampant, the leaf-capped handle with lion’s mask terminals and acanthus calyx, conforming reeded base on shell and foliage scrolled lion paw feet.

Height 23cm, Width 35cm, Depth 22cm, 2254g (weight of silver elements)

$4,000-6,000

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lots 112a – 158

112A

A GEORGE V SILVER HIP FLASK

Maker’s mark of Asprey & Co., Chester, 1935, rectangular with all-over engine engraved decoration, the hinged stopper engraved: S.F.U / 17.5.36.

Height 15cm, 215g

$800-1,000

113

A COLLECTION OF SILVERPLATE TABLEWARES

Comprising a pair of Gorham candlesticks, two jugs, a tea strainer, one large and one small salver, five salt and pepper shakers, a miniature basket, a Waterford crystal mounted paper knife, and an Australian goldplated pewter koala letter opener.

Height of candlesticks 26cm

$300-500

113A

A GERMAN SILVER CIGARETTE CASE

Marked ‘835 ST’, rectangular with push thumb piece, set to the centre with a gold coin of Wilhelm I of Prussia on a machined ground, with gilt interior.

10.5 x 7.8cm, 121g

$600-800

114

AN ELIZABETH II SILVER THREE-PIECE CRUET SET

Maker’s mark of Barker Ellis & Co, London 1979, comprising a mustard, a salt and a pepperette, each urn-shaped with pierced running scroll and urn decoration.

Height of pepperette 13cm, 270g (total weight)

$300-500

114A

AN ART DECO SILVER AND ENAMELLED COIN PURSE

Maker’s mark of Elgin AM MFG Co, marked sterling silver, of rectangular outline with canted corners, the cover with a vacant cartouche and engraved stripes within a pale blue enamel border, the gilt interior with a mirror and coin recepticles.

6.5 x 4.5cm, 81g

$300-500

115

A GEORGE VI SILVER TEA AND COFFEE SERVICE

Maker’s mark of Hardy Bros, Birmingham 1949, in the French Regence style, each piece of melon form with engraved shell and lattice decoration, comprising teapot, coffee pot, hot water pot, cream jug, sugar basin and a pair of silver plated sugar tongs.

Height of coffee pot 24cm, 3,273g (total weight)

$2,500-4,500

116

TWO GEORGIAN SILVER MOUNTED COCONUT CUPS*

Apparently unmarked, each with a moulded rim, one with a plain escutcheon and gadrooned pedestal foot, the other on three hoof feet.

Height of tallest 13cm, Diameter 11cm

$300-500

116A

A GEORGE III SILVER PILL BOX

Maker’s mark of Thomas Phipps, Edward Robinson & James Phipps, London 1812, rectangular with all over engraved lattice design, gilt interior.

7.8 x 4cm, 78g

$300-500

117 A VICTORIAN SILVER TEA AND COFFEE SERVICE*

Maker’s mark of Goldsmiths Alliance Ltd, London 1871, comprising a coffee pot, teapot, cream jug and sugar basin, each of tapering oval shaped outline and engraved all-over with trailing flowers with foliage and scrolls, with an oval cartouche and engraved with a monogram, with a pineapple finial; and a pair of associated sugar tongs. (5)

Height of coffee pot 23cm, 2,166g (total weight)

$2,000-4,000

118

A NAPOLEON III GILT COMPOSITION OVERMANTEL MIRROR

The arched plate within beaded moulded frame and rocaille cresting.

180 x 110cm overall

$1,000-1,500

119

A LOUIS XV STYLE BEECH DAY BED

Having moulded frame with scrolled upholstered ends, on short cabriole legs, upholstered in white twill fabric.

Height 87cm, Length 226cm, Depth 90cm

$2,000-3,000

121

A PAIR OF 19TH CENTURY BRASS FIRE DOGS

In the 17th century style, on claw and ball feet, centred with a grotesque mask rising to a reeded urn and spherical finial.

Height 60cm

$600-800

122

A PAIR OF MURANO CLEAR GLASS SIXLIGHT CHANDELIERS

Each with central inverted baluster shaft issuing the candlearms and foliate branches interspersed with floral standards.

Height 120cm approx.

$4,000-6,000

123

A VENETIAN ETCHED GLASS MIRROR

The rectangular plate in a shaped frame with scroll cresting and central etched panel of an urn of flowers on a black glass surround.

136 x 93cm

$1,000-1,500

124

A MODERN UPHOLSTERED SLIPPER CHAIR

On ebonised legs in striped upholstery.

$200-400

125 A ROYAL DOULTON “CARNIVAL” PART TEA SERVICE

Circa 1930, decorated with a stylised prunus blossom design, comprising four cups and saucers, a rectangular sandwich plate, a muffin dish, two jugs and a sugar basin.

$200-400

126

AN ART DECO PATINATED BRONZE AND MARBLE FIGURAL GROUP OF A LADY WITH FAWN

After Charles-Raphael Peyre, with ivorine head and hands, artist’s signature to bronze.

Height 36cm, Width 62cm, Depth 20cm

$800-1,200

127

A PAIR OF ITALIAN WHITE AND GILT DECORATED DEMI-LUNE CONSOLE TABLES

In the Neoclassical style, each with a moulded marble top above the fluted frieze on slender leafcarved and fluted, tapering legs.

Height 91cm, Width 112cm, Depth 45cm

$800-1,200

128 A PAIR OF ONYX COLUMN PEDESTALS

Height 90cm

$300-500

129

A PAIR OF VICTORIAN BRASS FIREDOGS AND A SET OF FIREPLACE TOOLS

The dogs with pierced foliate finials and base, and baluster rear support; the tools comprising two shovels and a poker.

Height of dogs 46cm

$800-1,200

130

A VICTORIAN BRASS FIRE KERB

The moulded base supporting stylised foliate scroll ends united by a footbar.

Length 160cm, Height 25cm, Depth 37.5cm

$500-800

131

A NAPOLEON III BOULLE CENTRE TABLE*

The shaped top within a cast bronze border, the conforming frieze centred with a Dionysus mask mount, the cabriole legs with espagnolette mounts and rocaille toes, inlaid throughout with engraved brass on red tortoiseshell.

Height 77cm, Width 135cm, Depth 80cm

$2,000-3,000

132 TWO GEORGIAN DECANTERS AND A FLAGON

One decanter with triple annular neck and mushroom stopper, the other with facetted decoration, the flagon of plain design.

Height of flagon 31cm

$250-450

133 A FRENCH PORCELAIN AND GILTMETAL MOUNTED URN

Late 19th century, in the Louis XVI style, the bleu nouveau porcelain body mounted with a pierced rim and a pair of lion mask handles united by a drapery swag on four lion paw feet.

Height 35cm

$800-1,200

134

UNKNOWN ARTIST (Italian School, late 17th/ early 18th century)

Allegorical Scene of a Philosopher and His Pupil Discussing a Golden Flagon oil on canvas

76 x 93cm

$1,200-1,800

135

A NAPOLEON III MARQUETRY AND BRONZE MOUNTED CARD TABLE

The shaped foldover top inlaid in amboyna, kingwood and rosewood with floral cornucopiae, opening to reveal a leather lined surface, the shaped frieze centred with an espagnolette mask on cabriole legs.

Height 82cm, Width 119cm, Depth 57cm (closed)

$600-800

136

A REGENCE CARVED LIMEWOOD OVERDOOR

Circa 1730, centred with a basket of flowers on a labrequin flanked by foliate scrolls, retaining traces of original paintwork.

Height 52cm, Length 178cm

$500-800

137 A MUSEUM REPLICA PLAQUE OF THE THREE GRACES

After the Roman original in the Louvre, Paris. 40 x 41cm

$200-400

138 A PAIR OF VICTORIAN BRASS FIRE DOGS

In the aesthetic style, having pierced spherical finial and stylised flowerhead and foliage motifs throughout.

Height 55cm

$500-800

139 FREDERIC BERJOT (French/Australian, b.1963) Hercules 1994 composite initialled and dated verso: FB / 94

Height 53cm

provenance

The Artist’s Gallery, ‘The Laughing Museum’, Paddington, c.1995

Private collection, Sydney

$500-800

142

A VICTORIAN COLLECTOR’S FOLIO OF ENGRAVED WORKS BY J.M.W. TURNER

The marbled paper covers with twenty four tipped-in prints of various scenes and an early map of the British Isles sold by Kemble, Thomas and Clavell. 37 x 28cm

140

A PAIR OF BLACK MARBLE AND GILTMETAL SIX-LIGHT CANDELABRA

Each with lion paw feet, winged putto handles and scrolled candle branches.

Height 62cm

$300-500

141

TWO LEAVES FROM ‘THE ASHBOURNE HOURS’

London, c.1425-50, Latin illuminated manuscript on vellum.

18.5 x 13cm each

provenance

Park West Gallery, USA, 2015

other notes

These leaves were originally included in a book of hours created in a London workshop during the second quarter of the 15th century. Notably, the original volume contained a set of arms attributed to the family of Sir John Ashbourne of Worcester. The book is thought to have been produced for a member of his family.

$800-1,200

$150-200

143

A GROUP OF FIVE HAND-COLOURED ENGRAVINGS OF NATURAL HISTORY

SUBJECTS

Comprising: a halibut after Bloch, two prints from the series ‘the Fishes of the Indo-West Pacific’ after Samuel Fallours, and two botanical engravings after C. Mathews.

The Halibut: 42 x 58.5cm framed

$800-1,200

144

AN ARTS AND CRAFTS BRASS FIRE KERB

With moulded base supporting a footrail comprised of stylised leaf and floral motifs.

Height 25cm, Length 135cm, Depth 38cm

$500-800

145

A SINO-TIBETAN GILT BRONZE FIGURE OF BUDDHA SHAKYMUNI

Seated in bhumisparsha mudra on a double lotus base.

Height 13cm

$500-800

146

A KHMER STONE HEAD OF A DEITY

12th-13th century, with conical headdress and diadem, elongated earlobes, on wooden base.

Height 15cm

provenance

David Jones Art Gallery, Sydney, 1976 (accompanied by purchase receipt)

Dr Milton Osborne Collection

$600-800

147

A TIBETAN BRONZE FIGURE OF TARA

Seated cross-legged on a double lotus throne.

Height 22cm

$400-600

148

A CHINESE BRONZE OF A KNEELING WARRIOR

Sanxingdui Period, of typical stylised design.

Height 20cm (33cm overall)

provenance

Private collection, Chiang Khong province, Northern Thailand

Private collection, Sydney

$400-600

149

A CHINESE SANG DE BOEUF BOTTLE VASE

Late 19th century, of ovoid baluster outline on carved wooden stand.

Height 35cm

$600-800

150 A LARGE CHINESE TEADUST-GLAZED BALUSTER VASE (HU)

Having taotie mask and ring moulded detail to the shoulders, on a short flared foot, incised seal mark to base.

Height 54cm

$750-1,000

151

A CHINESE SANG DE BOEUF BRUSH POT

Late 19th century, cylindrical with moulded rim, wooden stand.

Height 19cm, Diameter 24cm

$500-750

156

152

A CHINESE IMPERIAL YELLOW MONOCHROME PUNCHBOWL

Late 19th century.

Height 15cm, Diameter 35cm

156

A CHINESE PORCELAIN BLUE AND WHITE DISH

$400-600

A PAIR OF CHINESE HUANGHUALI OVOID JARS AND COVERS

Height 23cm

$600-800

154

A LARGE CHINESE BAMBOO BRUSH POT

Carved in relief with birds, lotus leaves and a deity.

Height 38cm

$300-500

A CHINESE PORCELAIN FAMILLE ROSE PUNCHBOWL

19th century, the exterior enamelled with peonies and flying peacocks amidst all-over green tendrils.

Height 12cm, Diameter 26cm

$400-600

Decorated with rockwork, orchids and nandina within a double circle, the exterior with conforming decoration and underglaze blue six character mark within double circle to underside.

Diameter 27cm

$300-500

157

A CHINESE PORCELAIN DOUCAI CUP

The outside painted with scattered medallions, six character underglazed blue reign mark within double circle to base.

Height 5cm, Diameter 8.5cm

$300-500

158

A CHINESE PORCELAIN BLUE AND WHITE DISH

Decorated in underglaze blue with the eight tangrams with stylised clouds and cranes, six character mark to underside.

Diameter 14.5cm

$400-600

The Collection of William E Small AM

lots 159 – 252

159

A CHINESE EXPORT PORCELAIN BLUE AND WHITE CHARGER

Late 18th century, painted to the centre with a fence and peonies with bamboo.

Diameter 31.5cm

$300-500

160

A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN TEMPLE JAR AND COVER

Late 19th century, decorated with dragons and taotie masks in relief.

Height 46cm

$300-500

161 TWO CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN CIRCULAR BOXES

One painted with a landscape.

Diameter 7cm

$150-200

162

A JAPANESE BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN BALUSTER VASE

Painted all-over with chrysanthemums, anemones and grasses with birds and insects.

Height 33cm

$400-600

Bill was chairman and senior partner for an accounting firm and travelled extensively throughout the world in this capacity. He was a dedicated collector of antiques, with a strong appreciation for historical significance, fine craftmanship and enduring quality. His collection, developed over many years, reflected a considered and respectful approach to preserving objects of lasting cultural and aesthetic value. France and the far east were of special fascination. Nothing gave him more joy than to be emersed in antiquities and their history, reminding him of those special times abroad. We trust that this collection gives lasting satisfaction to those who are as passionate about enjoying and preserving the past.

163

THREE ITEMS OF CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN

Late 19th century, comprising a jar and cover, a basin and a stem cup, each decorated all over with tendrils.

Diameter of basin 34cm

$400-600

164

A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN CHARGER

Of scalloped outline, painted to the centre with a peacock on a rock and chrystanthemums.

Diameter 42cm

$300-500

165

FOUR PIECES OF CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE EXPORT PORCELAIN

Including a plate and dish, both 18th century and decorated with peonies and birds; a plate with panelled borders and a dish with stylised chilong to the centre.

Diameter of largest 22cm

$300-500

166

A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE CHARGER

Late 19th century, decorated with stylised peonies.

Diameter 35cm

$200-300

167 A CHINESE IMARI PORCELAIN BOWL

Enamelled with stylised flowers and foliage within diaper work, painted to the centre with peonies, scalloped edge.

Diameter 17cm

$150-300

168

THREE PIECES OF CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN

Comprising a ginger jar decorated with antiques, a bowl and a Meiping vase.

Height of Meiping vase 22cm

$150-250

169

THREE CHINESE TERRACOTTA FIGURES

Possibly Han Dynasty, comprising a man with a tambour; a woman with detachable head holding a sheep; and another of a man in a hat.

Height of tallest 28cm

$450-650

170

TWO CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN BOWLS

Ming Dynasty, one painted with stylised peonies and tendrils, the other with scrolls and petals.

Diameter of largest 15cm

$200-400

171

A PAIR OF CHINESE PORCELAIN JARS AND COVERS

Republic Period, each decorated in the famille rose palette with flowering peony and magnolia, the domed cover with double peach finials.

Height 23cm

$650-850

172

A CHINESE PORCELAIN FAMILLE ROSE BASIN

Painted to the centre with a peacock within an octagon.

Diameter 28cm, Height 8cm

$200-400

173

A JADE BELT HOOK IN WOODEN MOUNT

The mount in the shape of a ruyi.

Length 26cm

$300-500

174 A CHINESE CELADON VASE

Of baluster form with ring handles, carved to the centre with a lobate reserve enclosing a flower.

Height 17.5cm

$200-400

175 A PAIR OF CHINESE PORCELAIN CHARGERS

Each painted in the famille rose palette with a scene of figures in an interior within gilt floral border.

Diameter 33cm

$350-550

176

A PAIR OF TERRACOTTA FIGURES OF COURT LADIES

Possibly Han Dynasty, each with bifurcated coiffure.

Height 27cm

$200-400

177 TWO PIECES OF CHINESE PORCELAIN

Comprising a late Ming bowl with enamelled exterior and a jarlet painted with deer.

Diameter of bowl 12cm

$150-250

178

TWO CHINESE PORCELAIN PEDESTAL

SAUCE DISHES, AN INK BOX SIMILAR, AND A SQUARE BOX

The sauce dishes painted with insects and flowers, the ink box with a warrior riding a mythical beast, and the box with canted corners and painted with a sage contemplating a mushroom.

Height of sauce dishes 7cm

$300-400

179

A CHINESE MINIATURE EIGHT-PANEL SCREEN

Each panel set with a spinach green jade panel painted in gold with a scene in a palace complex, the reverse decorated in gilt with landscapes.

Each panel: Height 44.5cm, Width 11.5cm

$600-800

180

A QUANTITY OF ANTIQUE LEATHER AND CLOTH BINDINGS

Mainly 19th century, including volumes of poetry, ‘Australia Illustrated’, ‘Life of Nelson’, ‘Brayley’s Londiniana’, ‘History of Ireland’, and others.

$500-800

181

A FRENCH PAINTED TIN GRAPE PICKER’S HOPPER

Painted blue with gilt lettering “Château de la Durandiere” and the French royal arms.

Height 60cm

$150-250

182

A GROUP OF HATS INCLUDING TWO KEPIS, A BOWLER, A BICORNE AND A TOP HAT

The top hat by Battersby & Co., London, the bowler by Tress & Co., London, and the bicorne in original painted tole case.

$400-600

183

A BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN TABLE LAMP

Painted with lions and clouds, on gilt base.

Height 62cm

$200-300

184

A MODERN DESIGN SIDE TABLE

The white lacquered three drawer top on chrome X-framed end supports.

Height 77cm, Width 121cm, Depth 56cm

$200-400

185

A MINIATURE PLASTER IONIC COLUMN

After the Antique.

Height 19cm

$100-200

186

THREE FRAMED BOTANICAL PRINTS

Two after Redoute, and another. The pair 73 x 54cm framed, the other 86 x 65cm framed

$100-200

187

A PORCELAIN TABLE LAMP

Of inverted baluster form, decorated with flowers and bands of gilt.

Height 64cm

$150-200

188

A MODERN OAK CONSOLE TABLE

In the Directoire style having two frieze drawers, X-framed end supports and united by an undertier. Height 81cm, Width 158cm, Depth 45cm

$300-500

189

A VICTORIAN PARIAN WARE BUST OF JOHN MILTON

Height 30cm

$200-400

190

A DECORATIVE RESIN PLAQUE OF TIBERIUS AUGUSTUS IN GILT FRAME AND AN OIL ON BOARD OF A LEVANTINE SEASCAPE AT DUSK

The oil signed C. Goth.

The plaque 48 x 38cm (framed); the oil 30 x 37cm (framed)

$200-400

191

A BLACK PAINTED CAST IRON OUTDOOR CANDELABRUM

In the form of a lyre on rectangular base.

Height 90cm

$200-400

192

A PAIR OF MODERN COMPOSITION STONE GARDEN ORNAMENTS

Each in the form of a basket of fruit and flowers.

Height 91cm

$300-500

193

A LOUIS XV STYLE FAUTEUIL AND A THREE FOLD SCREEN

The fauteuil en cabriolet with grey painted moulded frame in embroidered blue silk upholstery; the screen with shaped top and stencil decorated with flowers and scrolls in the Aubusson style. each panel: 183 x 51cm, height of chair 96cm

$300-400

194

HERBERT HEPBURN CALVERT (1870-1923)

Two Cranes at the Water’s Edge 1915 watercolour on paper signed and dated lower right: H. H. Calvert / .1915. 88 x 55cm oval

$400-600

195

A LOUIS XV STYLE OAK DINING TABLE AND EIGHT DINING CHAIRS

Late 19th century, the extending parquetry top table on cabriole legs; the chairs in the Regence style with shell carved toprails and splats, the padded seats on cabriole legs.

Table: Height 74cm, Width 126.5cm, Depth 98.5cm (extended 224.5cm)

$1,500-2,000

196

Follower of JEAN-FRANCOIS MILLET (French School, 19th century)

Pensive Peasant Woman oil on canvas marked in chalk verso ‘PIPERNOT’ 52 x 62cm

provenance

James R. Lawson, House Sale, Killara, April 1975

$300-500

197

After JEAN-FRANCOIS MILLET

The Two Haymakers; The New Born Calf; Going to the Fields; The Gleaners; and The Vine-Dressers five lithographs, each ed. 115/375 Each 52 x 42cm (framed)

$300-500

198

FOUR FRAMED FRENCH PRINTS

Comprising two portraits of Napoleonic Marshals; Suchet and D’Hautpoul; a woodcut of Fontainebleau; and ‘Revue au Carrousel’.

The portraits each 51 x 46cm framed

$200-300

199 TWO 19TH CENTURY HAND COLOURED ENGRAVINGS AFTER CONSTANT BOURGEOIS

Each depicting a different view of the Chateau of Malmaison.

53 x 60cm framed

$150-200

203

200 A LATE 17TH/EARLY 18TH CENTURY HANDCOLOURED MAP OF BRIE

‘Le Pais de Brie’, after Blaeu, later published by G Valk & P Schenke.

41 x 52cm

$200-400

201 A 17TH CENTURY HAND-COLOURED MAP OF FRANCE

‘Gastinois et Senonois’, after Janssonius, c.1640.

38 x 50cm

$150-250

202 A 17TH CENTURY HAND-COLOURED MAP OF BRIE

‘Le Pais de Brie’, after Willem and Joan Blaeu. 39 x 49.5cm

$300-400

203 A 17TH CENTURY HAND-COLOURED MAP OF EUROPE

‘Empire of Charlemagne’, after Petrus Bertius, 1658. 99 x 64cm

$300-500

204 AN 18TH CENTURY HAND-COLOURED ITALIAN MAP OF PROVENCE

‘Li Governi del Delfinato e di Provenza’, after Antonio Zatta, Venezia 1777.

42 x 32.5cm

$200-300

205 A 17TH CENTURY HAND-COLOURED MAP OF THURINGIA

‘Thuringia Landgraviatus’, after Johannes Blaeu, 1645.

42 x 53cm

$200-400

206 A LATE 16TH/EARLY 17TH CENTURY HANDCOLOURED MAP OF SILESIA

‘Silesiae Typus’, after Abraham Ortelius. 34 x 41cms

$300-500

207 A 17TH CENTURY HAND-COLOURED MAP OF SICILY

‘Sicilia Regnum’, after Matthäus Merian, c.1620. 26 x 35cm

$200-300

208 AN 18TH CENTURY HAND-COLOURED MAP OF THE WORLD

‘Map-Monde ou Carte Universelle’, after Nicolas de Fer, 1702. 24 x 35cm

$200-400

209 AN 18TH CENTURY HAND-COLOURED MAP OF THE WORLD

‘Mappemonde’, after Pierre Bourgoin, c.1750. 16 x 27cm

$150-200

206

210

A 17TH CENTURY HAND-COLOURED MAP OF WESTMORLAND

‘Westmoria Comitatus, Anglice Westmorland’, after Willem & Joan Blaeu, c.1640.

40 x 52cm

$300-500

211

FOUR 18TH CENTURY HAND-COLOURED ROAD MAPS FROM BRITANNIA DEPICTA

Each double-sided, depicting various routes in England including: Axminster, Truro, Radnor, and Dover.

Each 19 x 11.5cm

$200-300

212

AN 17TH CENTURY HAND-COLOURED MAP OF THE ROAD FROM LONDON TO ST DAVIDS

‘The Road from London to St Davids in com Pembroke’, after John Ogilby.

30 x 45cm

$200-300

213

A 17TH CENTURY HAND-COLOURED MAP OF CARDIGAN SHIRE

‘Cardigan Shyre’ after John Speed, 1610.

40 x 52cm

$300-500

214

A 17TH CENTURY HAND-COLOURED MAP OF BRECKNOCKSHIRE

‘Breknoke, Both Shyre and Towne’, after John Speed, 1610.

38 x 50cm

$250-350

215

AN 18TH CENTURY HAND-COLOURED MAP OF THE DISCOVERIES OF CAPTAIN COOK

‘A New and Accurate Chart of the Discoveries of Captain Cook and other later Circumnavigators...’, after J. Lodge Jr., c.1790.

41 x 33cm

$300-500

216

CHARLES BLACKMAN (1928-2018)

The Conversation etching, ed. 13/50

signed, titled and numbered below image: 13/50 ‘THE CONVERSATION’ CHARLES BLACKMAN 29 x 29cm

$200-400

217

A LOUIS XVI STYLE GILT COMPOSITION

DOUBLE BED HEAD

The arched frame carved with entrelac around padded brocade upholstery, on leaf cast feet.

Height 143cm, Width 163cm

provenance

Andre & Cecile Fink Antiquaires, Sydney

$400-600

218 A GEORGE III MAHOGANY ELBOW CHAIR*

The triple arched top rail above a central pierced splat flanked by scrolled arms, the drop in padded seat on square sectioned legs with H stretchers.

Height 96.5cm

$250-350

219

A LOUIS XVI MAHOGANY GUERIDON BY CANABAS*

The circular moulded tilt top on a half reeded baluster pedestal with ormolu socle and three partially fluted and ormolu mounted swept legs, with wooden castors, stamped to underside.

Height 76cm, Diameter 64cm

provenance

Andre & Cecile Fink Antiquaires, Sydney

other notes

Joseph Gengenbach, known as Canabas, maître in 1766, was known for his severe mahogany pieces that took their inspiration from English furniture of the time.

$2,000-4,000

220 A LOUIS XV WALNUT FAUTEUIL A LA REINE

In the manner of Nogaret of Lyon, the moulded cartouche shaped back with flower and foliage cresting, the padded and out swept arms flanking the serpentine seat and carved apron, on cabriole legs upholstered in flower embroidered cream silk.

provenance

Andre & Cecile Fink Antiquaires, Sydney

$3,000-5,000

221

AN 18TH CENTURY FRENCH TERRACOTTA

BUST OF A WOMAN

Looking to her left with upswept hair and a ribbon tied around her neck, on a grey turned marble socle.

Height 51cm

provenance

Andre & Cecile Fink Antiquaires, Sydney

$2,000-4,000

222

A LATE LOUIS XVI MAHOGANY OCCASIONAL TABLE*

The grey marble top with 3/4 baluster gallery above three brass mounted drawers and turned supports with undertier and brass castors.

Height 76cm, Width 48cm, Depth 31cm

provenance

La Legende des Siecles, Besançon, France

$1,500-1,800

223 A LOUIS XV OVERMANTEL MIRROR (TRUMEAU)

The original divided plate in carved and giltwood surround composed of rocaille, scrolls and trailing foliage, having a painted canvas panel in the manner of Boucher, within a grey painted and giltwood mounted panel.

224 x 116cm

provenance

Andre & Cecile Fink Antiquaires, Sydney

$2,000-3,000

224

UNKNOWN ARTIST (French School, early 19th century)

Portrait of a Mother and Her Young Son Seated on a Terrace, a Garden Beyond oil on canvas

89 x 73cm

provenance

Andre & Cecile Fink Antiquaires, Sydney

$1,200-1,800

225

A LOUIS XVI MAHOGANY EASEL*

Of typical form with adjustable rest and foliate carved patera cresting.

Height 179cm (closed), Width 80cm

$1,200-1,800

226

A LOUIS XV GILTWOOD PIER MIRROR

The original divided plate in carved and moulded frame with mirrored cresting centred by a posy of flowers and flanked by C-scrolls, having trailing foliage and flowers around the moulded frame, on scrolled feet.

141 x 89cm

provenance

Andre & Cecile Fink Antiquaires, Sydney

$4,000-6,000

227

A LOUIS XV GILTWOOD CONSOLE TABLE

The grey St Anne marble top with moulded edge on a pierced frieze composed of flower swagged rocaille, the openwork leaf carved cabriole legs united by a rocaille and flowerhead stretcher.

Height 85cm, Width 88cm, Depth 47cm

provenance

Andre & Cecile Fink Antiquaires, Sydney

$4,000-6,000

228

A PAIR OF FRENCH BRONZE SIX LIGHT

TABLE CHANDELIERS

Late 19th century, each on a circular base rising to a beaded and fluted socle and shaft issuing six scrolled candle branches, glass balusters and corona, terminating in a faceted finial, profusely hung throughout with cut crystal drops and prisms, electrified.

Height 83cm

provenance

Andre & Cecile Fink Antiquaires, Sydney

$3,000-4,000

229

Follower of NICOLAS DE LARGILLIERE (French School, 18th century)

Portrait of a Gentleman, Half-Length in a Full Bottomed Wig Wearing a Brocade Coat and LaceTrimmed Chemise oil on canvas

90 x 72cm

provenance

Andre & Cecile Fink Antiquaires, Sydney

$3,000-5,000

230 A LOUIS XVI KINGWOOD AND MARQUETRY SECRETAIRE A ABBATANT*

The breccia marble top above a drawer, fall front revealing shelves and drawers, and a pair of cupboards enclosing shelves, all inlaid with flowerhead lattice and geometric marquetry, the fall centred with an oval with an urn beneath a drapery swag; the canted angles ending in short cabriole legs with giltmetal lion paw sabots.

Height 143cm, Width 97cm, Depth 39cm

provenance

Andre & Cecile Fink Antiquaires, Sydney

$6,000-8,000

A TERRACOTTA BUST OF A BOY AFTER AUGUSTIN PAJOU

19th century, the young man looking to the left with his curled hair tied en queue, incised signature to rear ‘A. Pajou’, on turned wooden pedestal.

Height 40cm

provenance

Andre & Cecile Fink Antiquaires, Sydney

$1,500-2,000

A PAIR OF LOUIS XV GILT IRON THREELIGHT APPLIQUES

Each with scrolling foliate decoration and crystal drops.

Height 51cm

provenance

Andre & Cecile Fink Antiquaires, Sydney

$650-850

233 A PAIR OF NAPOLEON III AUBUSSON TAPESTRY CUSHIONS

Each centred with a design of birds, scrolls and flowers on a black ground, silk fringing and backing. Each approximately 50 x 50cm

provenance

Benardout & Benardout, London, 1992

$500-800

234

GOODMAN (20th century)

Portrait of a King Charles Spaniel in a Landscape with a Ball oil on canvas

signed lower right: GOODMAN 37 x 47cm

$300-500

235

A LOUIS XVI BEECHWOOD DUCHESSE BRISÉE

The moulded and ribbon carved frame with arched back flanked by padded scrolled arms and on turned and stop fluted legs with flower carved headers, upholstered in crimson brocaded silk.

Height 95cm

provenance

Andre & Cecile Fink Antiquaires, Sydney

$2,000-3,000

236

AN ANTIQUE ALABASTER COPY OF THE VENUS DE MILO

237

A RED AND WHITE MARBLE PEDESTAL

Height 44cm, Diameter 60cm

$400-600

238

A PROVINCIAL LOUIS XV/XVI ROSEWOOD OCCASIONAL TABLE*

The rectangular top inlaid in rosewood, amaranth and olive wood above a fitted drawer on slender square sectioned cabriole legs with an undertier.

Height 73cm, Width 44cm, Depth 32cm

provenance

Bonneton Antiques, Villeurbanne, Lyon, France

$1,000-1,500

The draped female figure after the Hellenistic original in the Louvre, standing on a later green marble plinth.

Height 88cm

provenance

The World of Century Arts, Woollahra Antique Centre, Sydney

$1,500-2,000

239 A LOUIS XV GILTWOOD AND BEAUVAIS TAPESTRY FAUTEUIL

The arched back flanked by padded scrolled arms, on cabriole legs with shell headers and scroll toes united by curved stretchers, upholstered in close nailed tapestry of flowers with a rooster and fox.

Height 99cm

provenance

Andre & Cecile Fink Antiquaires, Sydney

$2,400-3,400

240

After JEAN BAPTISTE SANTERRE (French School, 18th century)

Portrait of a Lady Half-Length, Her Upswept Hair

Adorned with an Ostrich Plume and Pearls oil on canvas

79 x 63cm

provenance

Andre & Cecile Fink Antiquaires, Sydney

$2,000-3,000

241

A PAIR OF LOUIS XIV CARVED OAK PUTTI

Each of the winged cherubs in a draped loin cloth with gesturing arms.

Height 74cm, Width 36cm, Depth 40cm

provenance

Vaux Le Vicomte by repute

Andre & Cecile Fink Antiquaires, Sydney

$3,000-5,000

242

A DIRECTOIRE GILTWOOD OVERMANTEL MIRROR

Late 18th century, the original divided plate in moulded surround with cresting composed of Cupid’s doves, quiver and torch, with flowers, and flanked by foliate scrolls on short leaf carved feet.

153 x 86cm

provenance

Andre & Cecile Fink Antiquaires, Sydney

$3,000-5,000

243

A LOUIS XV “TABLE EN CHIFFONIERE”*

Quarter veneered in tulipwood, rosewood and kingwood, having a drawer above a pair of cupboards opening to reveal three small drawers, on cabriole legs with undertier.

Height 73cm, Width 55cm, Depth 40cm

provenance

Andre & Cecile Fink Antiquaires, Sydney

$3,000-4,000

244

A PAIR OF EARLY LOUIS XV ORMOLU TWOLIGHT APPLIQUES

Each with a foliate scrolling backplate having male and female heads and pendant fruiting vines, the scrolled candle arms supporting strapwork nozzles.

245

After JEAN-BAPTISTE PATER (French School, late 18th/early 19th century)

A Girl Selling Flowers; A Girl Blowing Bubbles oil on panel (2) one with ‘Pater’ handwritten on label verso (1) 1. 11 x 8.8cm; 2. 11 x 9.5cm

provenance

Andre & Cecile Fink Antiquaires, Sydney Bonhams, Sydney, The Andre & Cecile Fink Liquidation Sale, 31 October 2010, lot 40

$1,600-2,000

246

A PAIR OF FRENCH ORMOLU FOUR LIGHT TABLE CHANDELIERS

Late 19th century, in the Louis XVI style each with a square milled base with canted corners rising to a berried laurel socle and reeded baluster shaft supporting the four scrolled candle branches and further scrolls and leaf ornaments, glass balusters and faceted finial, profusely hung throughout with cut crystal drops, flowerheads and baubles, electrified. Height 64cm

provenance

Andre & Cecile Fink Antiquaires, Sydney

$2,000-4,000

247 AN ANTIQUE PINK AND GREY GRANITE COLUMN PEDESTAL

Cylindrical with slightly flared base. Please note this item is extremely heavy and will require a minimum of three-four people to move. Height 109cm, Diameter 37cm

provenance

Andre & Cecile Fink Antiquaires, Sydney

$800-1,200

248

A LOUIS XV CREAM PAINTED AND PARCEL GILT FAUTEUIL A LA REINE BY J.B. BOULARD

With scroll and flowerhead carved cresting, the padded arms flanking the shaped seat on cabriole legs, upholstered in eau de nil velvet with gold braid.

Height 95.5cm

provenance

Andre & Cecile Fink Antiquaires, Sydney

249

A LOUIS XVI GILTWOOD BAROMETER

The gout grec case surmounted by a flaming, swag hung urn, the painted dial flanked by stop fluted angled uprights with pine cone finials, above a thermometer panel and leaf carved terminal.

Height 105cm

provenance

Galerie Gilles Linossier, Louvre des Antiquaires, Paris, France

$1,000-2,000

250 A LOUIS XIV PORTRAIT MINIATURE OF A GENTLEMAN

Oil on timber, in carved gilt frame. 10 x 8cm overall

$150-250

251

A LOUIS XV ORMOLU-MOUNTED TULIPWOOD TABLE A ECRIRE* BY JACQUES DUBOIS

Circa 1760, the quarter veneered rectangular top with bands of kingwood and amaranth, having ormolu moulded edge, with leather lined slide and a fitted end drawer, on cabriole legs with rocaille clasps and sabots.

Height 71.5cm, Length 68.5cm, Depth 43.5cm

provenance

Andre & Cecile Fink Antiquaires, Sydney

other notes

Jacques Dubois, maître in 1742

$2,000-4,000

252

A PAIR OF BRONZE BUSTS OF INFANTS AFTER FRANCOIS DUQUESNOY (1594-1643) 19th century, cast by Francois Flamand and incised signature verso, each on an integral tapering square sectioned pedestal.

Height 30cm

provenance

Collection of Richard Timewell, Tangiers

Andre & Cecile Fink Antiquaires, Sydney

other notes

Another pair cast by Flamand are held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum, New York, gift of J. P. Morgan, 1906.

Other Vendors

lots 253 – 255

A 17TH CENTURY EUROPEAN TORTOISESHELL, ORMOLU AND ALABASTER CABINET ON STAND

Having a baluster gallery top surmounted by two ormolu figures, above a pair of glazed doors enclosing the architectural interior of drawers around a central mirrored cupboard; all richly mounted in ormolu, inlaid with ebony and tortoiseshell with alabaster columns flanking the niches containing statues of Jupiter, Neptune and Apollo; on a later tortoiseshell inlaid and ebonised stand with barley twist legs centred with an urn.

Height 204cm, Width 107cm, Depth 52cm

provenance

Sir William Butlin

Thence by descent

$30,000-50,000

A PAIR OF VICTORIAN SILVER CAST FIGURES OF CIRCUS BEARS

Maker’s mark Alexander Macrae, London 1864, each standing on its hind legs holding a log, wearing a halter and chain with naturally chased fur, on circular ebonised plinth.

Height 51cm (59cm including plinth), Weight of each not including base: 3872g; and 3874g

provenance

Sir William Butlin

Thence by descent

note

Billy Butlin, the founder of the famed Butlin's Holiday Camps in the UK, spent part of his childhood following his grandmother's travelling fair around the country which exposed him to the skills of commerce and entertainment. It is tempting to think that these silver bears reminded him of these days in his early youth.

$15,000-20,000

A ‘CHICOREE’ BRONZE AND GLASS CHANDELIER BY LOUIS MAJORELLE

c.1905, the chandelier modelled with sinuous whiplash decoration and chicory flowers and leaves, issuing four small branches above four larger branches with a single pendant-light centred below. Height 124.5cm, Diameter 101.5 cm

provenance

Dr. Vauthey, Vichy, France, 1906

Christie’s London, May 12 1999, lot 389

Christie’s New York, The Property of a Utah Collector, 13 June 2003, lot 228

literature

Roselyne Bouvier, Majorelle, 1991, p. 188 for an illustration of a bronze and glass table lamp, the base cast with similar foliate decoration.

$5,500-7,500

The Robert Compton Jones Collection

lots 256 – 347

256 A QUANTITY OF GEORGIAN AND VICTORIAN SILVER CUTLERY

Mixed makers and dates, mainly 19th century including eight small and three large fiddle thread and shell knives, two fish slices, a king’s pattern soup ladle and two sauce ladles, fourteen various tea spoons and others.

Total weighable silver 1515g

$1,200-1,500

257 A QUANTITY OF RUSSIAN SILVER CUTLERY

19th century, mixed makers and dates, including twelve table forks and six matching spoons with a monogram, and other various spoons and implements.

Total weighable silver 1897g

$1,000-1,500

258 TWO REGENCY COLOURED ENGRAVINGS*

Dated 1815, of Emperor Alexander I of all the Russias, and Count Platoff, in rosewood frames. The largest 36 x 49 cm

$200-400

259 A LATE VICTORIAN SILVER PLATE TABLE LAMP

Maker’s stamp of Hinks & Sons, in the form of a fluted Adam style urn, electrified.

Height 38cm

$400-600

260 A DOULTON BURSLEM ‘KELMSCOTT’ BASIN

Transfer decorated in art nouveau designs in greens and yellows.

Diameter 38cm

$150-250

261 A PAIR OF REGENCY BRASS MOUNTED CUT GLASS CANDLESTICKS

Each on a square base rising to a facetted knop shaft and drip tray hung with drops, the chased brass nozzle supporting an associated etched glass hurricane shade.

Height 43.5cm

$500-800

Robert Compton Jones was a distinguished Sydney-born dealer who spent much of his life immersed in the London art world, specialising in Old Master paintings and European ceramics and porcelain. Through his company, The Woollahra Trading Company, he built an international reputation, acquiring works from respected dealers and auction houses from the 1960s through the 2000s and exhibiting at major fairs such as the Paris Biennale and the Olympia Antique Fair. His collecting habits reflected the eye of a true dealer-collector; he sought out exceptional provenance, historical depth and artistic significance, ultimately retaining for himself a carefully chosen group of works that he valued beyond their commercial appeal. After returning to Australia later in life, Jones continued to steward his collection until his passing in Sydney in 2020.

262

A SET OF SIXTEEN ENGRAVINGS OF ROME AFTER RUGA, FEOLI, MOREL AND OTHERS

Dated 1796-1810, with views of St Peter’s Basilica, the Pantheon, Piazza del Popolo, St John Lateran, Fontana di Trevi and others, all in gilt frames with marbled mounts.

Each 38 x 50cm

$1,500-2,000

263

A PAIR OF IRISH REGENCY CUT CRYSTAL SWEETMEAT VASES

Early 19th century, each with decoration of fan and diamond cutting, on a plain square base centred with a star.

Height 14cm

$400-600

264

A GEORGE III STEEL REGISTER GRATE

The serpentine basket within column uprights and ovoid finials on a serpentine pierced apron flanked by ovoid finials.

Height 64cm, Width 82cm, Depth 34cm

$500-800

265

A LATE GEORGIAN MAHOGANY LINEN PRESS*

The geometric carved cornice above a pair of panelled doors enclosing slides, the base with two short above two long drawers on swept bracket feet.

Height 205cm, Width 131cm, Depth 61cm

$800-1,200

266

A NAPOLEON III AUBUSSON TAPESTRY

The central flower medallion within scrolled and floral wreath on a pale blue ground with rocaille cartouches to each corner and pink and brown borders.

280 x 242cm

$600-800

267

A GEORGE III MAHOGANY AND BOXWOOD INLAID WORK TABLE*

The rectangular rising top with canted corners, on square tapering legs joined by an X-stretcher, on spade feet.

Height 73.5cm, Width 52cm, Depth 39cm

$800-1,200

A PAIR OF SCANDINAVIAN WHITE MARBLE, ORMOLU AND CRYSTAL THREE LIGHT

TABLE CHANDELIERS

Late 18th/early 19th century, each square plinth rising to a column pedestal and reeded urn issuing alternating candle branches and crystal sprays, the central crystal spire supporting a corona and spray of facetted drops.

A GUSTAVIAN GILTWOOD PIER MIRROR

19th century, the swagged cornice inset with an oval relief of a woman’s profile, the rectangular plate above a panel of berried laurel.

$1,500-2,000

A NORTHERN EUROPEAN OAK CHEST OF

First half 19th century, with three deep drawers, on short tapering legs.

Height 92cm, Width 124cm, Depth 60.5cm

271 AN EMPIRE ORMOLU MANTEL CLOCK, “ASTRONOMY”

The enamel dial with Roman numerals, the silk suspension movement striking on a bell, in a flowerhead bezel and rectangular plinth surmounted by a celestial globe and flanked by a telescope and a maiden studying a book, the base with a neoclassical frieze, on leaf cast and milled bun feet.

Height 35cm

$1,000-1,500

272

A DUTCH TINGLAZED DESK STAND

Mid-18th century, rectangular with scalloped edges, central candlestick, ink vessel and pounce pot, two side drawers, painted with scattered “Indian” flowers, merchants and East Indiamen at sea, a coastal town, and ladies and a gentleman at leisure.

Height 18.5cm, Width 19cm, Depth 15cm

$1,000-1,500

273

TWO 18TH CENTURY PRINTS

One engraving of a martyrdom after Tiepolo, and an etching of an allegorical scene after Goltzius.

The largest 66 x 44cm framed

$400-600

274

FOUR ANTIQUE GILTWOOD AND GILT COMPOSITION PICTURE FRAMES

Comprising two Regence style frames and one Empire style.

Overall dimensions: (1) 62 x 64cm (2) 59 x 74cm (3)

54 x 64cm (4) 47 x 54cm

$800-1,200

275

A SET OF FOUR HAND-COLOURED ENGRAVINGS OF ANCIENT GEMS

After J. Chapman, published 1807, comprising: ‘Egyptian, Persian and Indian Gems’; ‘Historical and Allegorical Subjects’; ‘Antique Seals or Signets, Rings, Bracelets &c.’; and ‘Mythology and Secular Games’.

Each: 25 x 20cm

$300-500

276 A VICTORIAN SAND PICTURE OF ST LAWRENCE CHURCH, ISLE OF WIGHT

Signed, titled, dated and inscribed below image: Drawn with Alum Bay Sand / St Lawrence Church / I of W / By Ed Dove, Newport, IofW / 1853. In original maple frame.

16.5 x 21.5cm

$400-600

277 A MATCHED PAIR OF GEORGIAN STYLE MAHOGANY BEDSIDE TABLES*

The two-tiered tables each with a single drawer (losses).

Height of tallest 58cm, Width 45cm, Depth 45cm

$300-500

278 A GEORGE III MAHOGANY BRASS MOUNTED LIBRARY BOOKCASE*

The narrow cornice and frieze above four astragal glazed doors enclosing adjustable shelves, on a base with four panelled cupboards.

Height 241cm, Width 240cm, Depth 33cm

281

A KAZAK RUNNER

With all over hooked medallions on a brick red ground within a scrolling flower border on blue

400 x 75cm

$500-800

A NORTHERN EUROPEAN WALNUT CHEST OF DRAWERS

Having crossbanded top and four long crossbanded drawers flanked by moulded and carved uprights on turned feet.

Height 95cm, Width 125cm, Depth 60cm

$800-1,200

A PAIR OF EMPIRE ORMOLU AND ROUGE

MARBLE URNS AND COVERS

French circa 1805, the design atrributed to Claude Galle (1758-1815) each with a pine cone finial to the domed cover above a pierced leaf and scroll frieze and berried leaf rim, the urns with a bacchic frieze of classical maidens holding garlands of flowers, the pedestal base with masks of Mercury, on a berried laurel base and bun feet.

Height 47cm

other notes

A pair of vases of the same model were sold at Christie’s New York, 22nd October 2024, lot 6

A similar pair can be found in the palace of Pavlovsk, St Petersburg.

$1,500-1,800

282

A BIEDERMEIER CENTRE TABLE

The oval top veneered in amboyna and kingwood with a frieze drawer on square tapering legs.

Height 78cm, Width 95cm, Depth 70cm

provenance

Schloss Liechtenstein, Germany (label to interior of drawer)

$600-800

283

THREE ARTIST’S EASELS

Comprising a larger Victorian adjustable easel, a miniature antique easel and a modern table-top easel.

Height of largest 113cm

$500-800

284

A WILLIAM IV MAHOGANY WARDROBE*

The cavetto cornice above a narrow frieze and pair of panelled doors above a deep drawer and plinth base.

Height 204cm, Width 125cm, Depth 58.5cm

$750-1,000

285

A MAHOGANY APPRENTICE CHEST OF DRAWERS*

Northern European, mid-19th century, with three long drawers having turned bone knobs, flanked by carved uprights.

Height 18.5cm, Width 18.2cm, Depth 12.4cm

$200-400

286

A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN TUREEN

18th century, with underglaze decoration of waterfowl in a pond.

Width 43cm

$400-600

287 A GEORGE III MAHOGANY AND INLAID SERPENTINE SIDEBOARD*

The central drawer above a tambour flanked by cupboard and drawer with shield-shaped inlays on boxwood strung square tapering legs with spade feet.

Height 95cm, Width 173cm, Depth 64cm

$1,500-1,800

288 A PAIR OF CHINESE OVAL REVERSE GLASS PAINTINGS OF LADIES AT LEISURE

Late 18th/early 19th century, in green and gilt frames with ribbon and flower cresting.

Overall 33 x 21cm

$800-1,200

289 A GEORGE III REGENCY PAINTED BEECH ELBOW CHAIR

In the Hepplewhite style on turned front legs.

Height 85cm

$200-400

290 A GEORGE III MAHOGANY TILT TOP TEA TABLE*

The pie crust top on bird-cage action and column pedestal with three swept legs terminating in pad feet.

Height 71cm, Diameter 65cm

$800-1,200

291 A LATE GEORGIAN RUSTIC ELM ARMCHAIR

The turned uprights with spindle back, flanked by arms above a rush seat on turned legs and stretchers.

A SPODE ‘NEW STONE’ PART DINNER SERVICE AND A MASON’S IRONSTONE PART

C.1820, transfer printed in the ‘Chinese Flowers’ pattern, each with transfer printed mark to base, comprising a large tureen and underplate, a square bowl, two covered vegetable dishes, various rectangular serving dishes, soup plates and entree plates; and eleven mason’s soup plates and a platter

Having three geometric medallions on geometric ground within multiple borders.

A LATE GEORGE III MAHOGANY CHEST OF

The rectangular top above two short and three long drawers with original knob handles, on short ogee

Height 88cm, Width 94cm, Depth 53cm

A GEORGE III MAHOGANY DUMB WAITER*

The three graduated circular tiers on turned and gadrooned baluster supports, on three swept legs with pad feet and castors.

Height 107cm, Diameter of largest tier 56cm

A GEORGE III HAREWOOD, SATINWOOD AND BURR YEW INLAID BONHEUR DU JOUR

Possibly by Mayhew & Ince, the superstructure with a pair of doors opening to reveal pigeon holes and an arrangement of drawers with silver pulls, above a foldout writing flap and fitted side drawer, having three hand-coloured printed reserves within pearled frames of various classical scenes, on square tapering

Height 118cm, Width 52cm, Depth 46cm

$2,000-3,000

297 A PAIR OF GEORGE III NEOCLASSICAL STRIPPED PINE PEDESTALS

Each having a moulded square top above a frieze with a sunflower patera on tapering fluted shaft and moulded base with inset corners.

Height 132cm, Width 33cm, Depth 33cm

$1,500-2,000

298 AN ISLAMIC STYLE MAJOLICA TABLE LAMP

Late 19th century in the manner of Theodore Deck, bottle shaped with turquoise glaze and stylised script and scroll decoration, brass mounts to the neck and base, electrified.

Height 42cm

$500-800

299 A GEORGE III MAHOGANY SIDE TABLE*

The plain rectangular top above a drawer on square sectioned tapering legs.

Height 76cm, Width 83cm, Depth 55cm

$300-500

300 A GEORGE III MAHOGANY SECRETAIRE CHEST ON CHEST*

The moulded dentil cornice above a blind fret carved frieze and two short above three long drawers flanked by canted fluted angles, the base with fitted secretaire drawer above two further long drawers on ogee bracket feet.

Height 194cm, Width 115cm, Depth 60cm

$2,000-3,000

301 A GEORGE III MAHOGANY BEDSIDE CABINET*

The recessed top above a crossbanded door on square tapering legs.

Height 73.5cm, Width 38cm, Depth 35cm

$400-600

302 AN ITALIAN GILTWOOD LOOKING GLASS

In the baroque manner, the domed lambrequin cresting above a flowering urn and the shaped plate within scrolled and mirrored borders.

86 x 59cm

$2,000-3,000

303 A ‘JAPONAISERIE’ DECORATED SIDE TABLE

Last quarter 19th century, painted in black and gold with egrets, bamboo and flowers on a red ground, the frieze with a central drawer, on square tapering legs.

Height 75cm, Width 71cm, Depth 43cm

$300-500

304

AN ITALIAN GLASS AND CURLED PAPER PORTABLE RELIQUARY/SHRINE

18th century, the fruitwood case of shaped outline opening to reveal an elaborate interior of curled paper centred with the Madonna and Child with angels, the side panels with Saints Catherine and John the Baptist, having labelled relics of saints Maxima, Columba, Florent, Justa and Jucondinus; the glass probably Murano.

Height 36cm, Width 42cm (open), Depth 12cm

other notes

Compare to the earlier Murano glass “Black Madonna” in the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, Boston USA.

$800-1,200

305

A LARGE VENETIAN POLYCHROME FIGURAL JARDINIERE

19th century, the draped male supporting a large shell, on a rockwork base and marbled hexagonal plinth.

Height 203cm

$2,000-3,000

306

A VENETIAN GILTWOOD AND GLASS INSET PICTURE FRAME

108 x 88cm

$400-600

307

AN ITALIAN GREEN PAINTED AND PARCEL GILT CONSOLE TABLE

Late 18th century, the serpentine breccia marble top above a bead and greek key frieze centred with lion masks, with pendant scroll apron, the turned stopfluted legs with leaf carved feet.

Height 81cm, Width 168cm, Depth 49cm

$3,000-5,000

308 A TERRACOTTA SKETCH FOR A STATUE OF ST PETER AS FIRST POPE

In the manner of Alessandro Algardi, 17th century, the apostle wearing the tripe tiara, holding the keys and his right hand in benediction.

Height 49cm

$2,000-3,000

309

A GILT BRONZE CORPUS CHRISTI

Probably Italy, 17th century, on a later velvet support. Overall 23 x 16cm

$1,000-1,500

310

A BRONZE PLAQUE OF A SATYR AND MAENAD

Dutch or German, 19th century, the amorous couple disporting by an urn and drapery with frolicking putto and young satyr, in a carved oak frame. 17 x 15cm

$600-800

311

A LOUIS XV ORMOLU MOUNTED BRACKET CLOCK BY JEAN-BAPTISTE BAILLON

The enamel dial with roman hours and arabic minutes signed J-BAPTISTE BAILLON A PARIS, in a waisted vernis Martin case painted with roses and other flowers on a yellow ground, with rococo urn cresting and foliate, rocaille and lattice mounted sides, on a conforming wall bracket.

Height 73cm

other notes

Jean-Baptiste Baillon (1702-1772) was one of France’s most celebrated clockmakers of the 18th century. He was first received on 14 July 1727 as Valet de Chambre-Horloger Ordinaire de la Reine, then Premier Valet de Chambre de la Reine (before 1748) then Premier Valet de Chambre and Valet de Chambre-Horloger Ordinaire de la Dauphine MarieAntoinette (1770). Established in the Place Dauphine (1738), then the Rue Dauphine (after 1751) he was one of the most prolific Parisian clock makers of the time. A contemporary described his workshop as ‘the finest and richest Clock Shop’.

$1,500-1,800

A EUROPEAN EBONY, TORTOISESHELL, MOTHER OF PEARL AND ENAMELLED PEWTER TABLE CABINET*

Mid 17th century, the silver mounted doors opening to reveal a fitted interior and arrangement of drawers around a central cabinet enclosing an architectural mirrored “room” also sliding out with secret drawers; surrounded by drawers with silver ripple mouldings and all mounted with enamelled pewter panels of stylised flowers, the central door with a bird atop a cornucopia and flanked by herms with Saracen busts, the interiors of the doors with aedicules framed with scrolls and silver ripple moulding enclosing an arched panel of flowers; the deeply moulded plinth with a central scroll enclosing a drawer, on bracket and ball

Height 40cm, Width 47cm, Depth 32cm

$2,000-4,000

313

A LOUIS XVI KINGWOOD INLAID WRITING TABLE*

The rectangular marble top with three-quarter pierced brass gallery, above a crossbanded and geometrically inlaid frieze with end drawer, on square tapering legs with brass sabots.

Height 71cm, Width 67cm, Depth 41cm

$800-1,200

314

A FRENCH LUNEVILLE FAIENCE LAVABO

19th century, the half reeded cistern with dolphin finials and human mask spout painted with roses and flower sprays, above conforming bowl on oak support.

Height overall 112cm

$800-1,200

315

A LOUIS XV BEECHWOOD FAUTEUIL EN CABRIOLET

The moulded cartouche shaped back flanked by scroll carved padded arms above a padded seat on cabriole legs with flowerheads and foliage throughout in needlework upholstery.

Height 82cm

$1,000-1,500

316

A LOUIS XV TULIPWOOD AND MARQUETRY SEMAINIER BY JEAN HOLTHAUSEN*

The grey and red marble top above seven drawers inlaid all over with lattice centred with flowerheads, the canted angles terminating in short cabriole legs.

Height 147cm, Width 65cm, Depth 34cm

other notes

Jean Holthausen maître in 1764

$3,000-5,000

317

A LOUIS XV ORMOLU CARTEL CLOCK

By Gudin, Paris, the white enamelled dial with Roman hours and Arabic minutes, signed ‘Gudin A Paris’, with pierced gilt hands, the case composed of rocaille flowerheads and foliage surmounted by a female figure gesturing and two gesturing putti below on stylised cloud scrolls, the movement with striking bell also signed ‘Gudin A Paris’.

Height 78cm

other notes

Jacques-Jerome Gudin (1732-1789), maitre in 1762, worked for the Prince of Conti, the Princess of Monaco, and the Duke of Choiseul.

$3,000-5,000

318

A LATE GOTHIC CARVED AND POLYCHROME FIGURE OF ST SEBASTIAN

Circa 1500, circle of Tilman Riemenschneider, the martyr tied to a sapling with downcast eyes and sensitive expression, wearing a gilt loincloth.

Height 84cm

provenance

Sotheby’s Australia, Decorative Arts and Jewellery 23rd April 2007, lot 105, where acquired by Robert Compton Jones

$5,000-8,000

320

319

A EUROPEAN EBONY, BONE, TORTOISESHELL AND GILTMETAL MOUNTED TABLE CABINET*

Late 17th century, having a ripple moulded cornice above a pair of geometrically inlaid doors, enclosing an arrangement of small, long and false drawers, the central architectural aedicule centred with a ceramic Saracen bust and flanked by alabaster and giltmetal pilasters, the drawers with giltmetal pulls; the base with a long drawer, on bun feet.

Height 44cm, Width 43cm, Depth 25cm

$1,500-2,000

320

AN ITALIAN SCAGLIOLA PICTORIAL TABLE TOP ON A GEORGE II BASE

The scagliola top, first-half 18th century, having a central panel depicting an Italian landscape with Roman ruins, the black ground embellished with birds, flowers and foliage within borders having two further landscapes and faux marble medallions, and foliate designs to each corner; the base carved with fish scale decoration to the frame and cabriole legs, having green-man mask and scroll headers and hairy paw feet.

Height 69cm, Width 126cm, Depth 78cm

$8,000-10,000

321

A LARGE DUTCH DELFT BLUE AND WHITE MOULDED VASE AND COVER

Early 18th century, of inverted baluster outline, the domed cover with moulded leaf details, the globular base and foot with similar moulded detail, painted all over with flower, tendrils, scrolls and panels of birds on rockwork, indistinctly numbered 78 to underside.

Height 67cm

$1,000-1,500

322

A CHINESE COROMANDEL LAQUER CABINET ON A EUROPEAN STAND

The cabinet decorated with figures in a winter landscape having elaborately chased brass hinges and mounts, on a 17th century ebonised and giltwood stand in the manner of Daniel Marot having a foliate scrolled apron hung with oak swags and masks on pierced swag hung and scrolled tapering supports united by an acanthus carved X-stretcher.

Height 166cm, Width 100cm, Depth 50cm

$5,000-8,000

323

A DUTCH DELFT YELLOW GROUND PLATE

Circa 1750, painted in blue and iron red with a “sample” of a garniture of vases, a teapot, bowl and creamer, plates on a plate rack, plaques, a spitoon and other items.

Diameter 23cm

other notes

A larger plate of very similar design without the iron red decoration is in the Victoria & Albert Museum, London, C.60-1966.

$1,800-2,200

324

A LOUIS XVI TULIPWOOD SECRETAIRE

À ABBATANT BY ROGER VANDERCRUSE LACROIX*

The moulded breccia marble top above a long drawer and the fall front, enclosing pigeonholes and drawers, above a pair of cupboard doors revealing a shelf and a fall front cupboard; inlaid throughout in tulipwood and kingwood the fall with geometric greek key borders centred with a flower spray, the sides veneered en papillon; the shaped apron with an ormolu mount, on short tapering legs with ormolu sabots, stamped R LACROIX JME.

Height 143cm, Width 97cm, Depth 42cm

other notes

Roger Vandercruse maitre in 1755.

$15,000-20,000

325

GIROLAMO DI BENVENUTO (Siena, 1470-1524)

The Nativity with God the Father above oil on panel 59.5 x 37.5cm

provenance

J. W. Reeve, 77 Cleveland Street, London

Christie’s, 18 January 1879, probably lot 40, as Early Italian (£1.4.0 to Ellington) or 45, as Early Italian (£2.5.0 to Lane) or lot 50, as ‘Botticelli’ (6gns. to Martin Colnaghi)

By 1920 in the possession of the family who then sold,

Christie’s, London, Important Old Master Pictures, 8 December 1989, lot 98

where presumably purchased by Robert Compton Jones (accompanied by a copy of the auction catalogue)

other notes

The son of painter Benvenuto di Giovanni, the artist trained under his father’s supervision in the traditional Sienese style of painting. He worked on several frescoes and altarpieces undertaken by his father’s studio, however, his first independent work, The Assumption of the Virgin 1498, (Museo Civico, Montalcino) showed several distinct differences to his father’s style such as elongated figures and more pronounced expressions.

The present lot depicts the birth of Christ with the infant at the centre, flanked by Joseph to the left, identifiable by his staff and elderly appearance, and Mary on the right, shown in prayerful posture with a halo. In the middle ground a rustic thatched roof stable houses an ox and donkey while above God the Father appears in a cloudburst surrounded by cherubs, symbolising divine blessing.

$60,000-80,000

326

A RARE MEISSEN BUST OF THE HOLY ROMAN EMPEROR FERDINAND II

1745, modelled by Johann Joachim Kändler and Peter Reinicke, in the white, wearing a laurel wreath, a ruff and the Order of the Golden Fleece, with draped shoulders, on an integral pedestal with canted corners, centred with moulded scroll cartouche over the incised title FERDINAND II, traces of crossedswords mark in blue to base.

Height 32cm

provenance

Collection of the Counts of Waldstein, Schloss Dux, Bohemia

Nationalised circa 1945, thereafter in Schloss Hirschberg, Bohemia

Rudolf Just Collection, Prague, acquired at Galerie Horejs, Prague in May 1949

Sotheby’s Olympia, December 11, 2001, lot 146, where presumably acquired by Robert Compton Jones

other notes

The present lot is from the series of Meissen busts commissioned in 1744 by Maria Josepha, Electress of Saxony and Queen of Poland, as a monument to the Habsburg dynasty and its rise to imperial rank. All but one of the busts depict Habsburg rulers and it is quite possible that the impetus for the commission came from the court in Vienna.The first mention of the busts in the Meissen manufactory work reports is in April 1744 and the last in December 1747 (only nine are specifically referred to).

The Prague collector, Rudolf Just (1895-1972), acquired six of the Meissen busts in 1949. He was the last of a great tradition of Central European collectors of the decorative arts and was a scholarly and obsessive connoisseur, who famously inspired the fictional collector of Meissen porcelain in Bruce Chatwin’s novel Utz (1988). He sold three of his Meissen busts in 1967 and the other three (including this lot) were sold together with the remainder of his collection at Sotheby’s Olympia, 11 December 2001, lots 145-147.

$8,000-12,000

327

A LOUIS XVI TULIPWOOD AND KINGWOOD SIDE TABLE

The grey marble top above three drawers and an undertier on square tapering legs.

Height 68cm, Width 32cm, Depth 32cm

$1,000-1,500

328 A STRASBOURG FAIENCE TUREEN AND UNDERPLATE

Late 18th century, in the manner of Paul Hannong, naturalistically modelled as a cauliflower, painted in colours.

Diameter of underplate 35cm, Height overall 25cm

$1,200-1,800

329

A FRENCH FAIENCE COVERED TUREEN IN THE FORM OF A TURTLE

Circa 1755, naturalistically modelled and painted in shades of brown and yellow, with a green snail to the top.

Height 18cm

other notes

An almost identical tureen is in the Norweb Collection, number 1966.228 Cleveland Museum of Art, Ohio, USA.

$1,500-2,000

330

TWO CONTINENTAL FAIENCE BOXES IN THE FORM OF FRUIT

19th century, both naturalistically modelled one as a melon with branch and foliage, the other as a bunch of grapes and leaves.

The melon: Height 11cm; the grapes: Height 10cm

$800-1,000

331

AN ANTIQUE FRENCH FAIENCE TROMPE L’OEIL BOWL OF GREEN WALNUTS

Naturalistically modelled, in a bowl painted with flower sprays, old paper label to base.

Diameter 23cm

$500-800

332 A FAIENCE ARTICHOKE DISH

The moulded plate centred by a naturalistically modelled artichoke covered receptacle, black maker’s mark to base.

Diameter 26cm

$300-500

A NEVERS FAIENCE WINE COOLER

Mid 18th century, the cylindrical vessel with mask handles, painted with scrolls and swags in blue.

Height 16cm, Diameter 21cm

$600-800

334

A FRENCH FAIENCE COVERED CISTERN 18th century, the domed cover on an inverted baluster shaped base with satyr masks to either side and a foliate boss for spout (lacking) painted in blue, yellow and green with flowers, ochre and yellow bands.

Height 58cm

provenance

Gallot Collection, Honfleur (label to base) Vandermeersch, 23 Quai Voltaire, Paris (retailer)

$800-1,200

335

A NEVERS FAIENCE “BRAS DE LUMIERE” OR SCONCE

17th century, modelled in high relief with a man outlined in blue and yellow, his left arm holding a candle sconce, on arched back panel, incised to reverse XXIII.

Height 39cm, Width 29cm, Depth 18cm

$1,500-1,800

336 AN ITALIAN MAIOLICA MOULDED FOOTED DISH

Probably Faenza, late 17th century, in the manner of the V Service Painter, painted with three men having a meal in a piazza by a brazier with a servant.

Height 8cm, Diameter 30cm

$1,800-2,400

337 A CASTELLI MAIOLICA TAZZA

Circa 1720, attributed to the Grue family workshop, painted with a scene of Venus in the forge of Vulcan, one of the attendants holding a cartouche with a cardinal’s coat of arms.

Height 6.5cm, Diameter 29cm

$2,000-3,000

338 AN ITALIAN MAIOLICA ALBARELLO

Second half 17th century, painted with men wearing turbans and cupid blindfolded and bound, on an ochre ground with blue and green scrolls.

Height 14cm

$1,200-1,800

339

A CASTELLI MAIOLICA DISH

Early 18th century, attributed to the Grue family workshop, the well painted with the biblical scene of Samson & Delilah within a broad border of flowers, scrolls and putti, titled verso ‘Samson & Delila’. Diameter 29.5cm

$1,500-2,000

340

A PAIR OF CASTELLI MAIOLICA PLAQUES

Late 17th, early 18th century, attributed to the Grue family workshop, each painted in colours with Commedia dell’arte scenes of a woman and men in arlecchino costume in a landscape and on a terrace. 21 x 32cm

$2,000-4,000

341

A DERUTA MAIOLICA LARGE DISH

Second half 16th century, the deep cavetto painted with a man catching fish in a trap a town beyond, within a wide slanted border painted with stylised foliate loops in blue and green, ochre lead glaze to reverse.

Diameter 43cm

other notes

Old French collection label to reverse.

$1,200-1,800

342

A NEVERS MAIOLICA DISH

First half 17th century, in the manner of Antoine Conrade, having istoriato painted centre of Leda and the Swan, within two broad bands of grotesques, scrolls, profile medallions, swags and within a border of egg and dart.

Height 5cm, Diameter 30.5cm

$1,800-2,400

343

AN URBINO MAIOLICA ISTORIATO DISH, INSCRIBED AND DATED 1553

Painted in colours with Diana and Actaeon, with inscription “Ation mectato in ciercco da diana 1553”. Diameter 23cm

other notes

Comparable to an example sold Christie’s London 5th July 2012, lot 79 with similar inscription and mythological subject.

$2,000-4,000

344

AN URBINO MAIOLICA ISTORIATO FOOTED DISH

Mid 16th century, painted with a scene of a sacrifice at an altar, a town and mountain in the distance.

Diameter 26.5cm

$1,800-2,400

345

A CASTELLI MAIOLICA TWIN HANDLED JAR OF ORSINI-COLONNA TYPE

First half 16th century, of baluster outline having twisted scroll handles painted with a rearing unicorn and the inscription “Ola captolic” in blue gothic script.

Height 22cm

provenance

Chavaillon Collection, Chatellerault (label to base), 10/11 November 2002, Commissaire-priseur : Maître Christophe Sabourin

$2,000-3,000

346

AN URBINO MAIOLICA FOOTED BOWL

Mid-16th century, painted with a bust of a woman in brocade bodice and turban, inscribed CAMILLA BELLA on a scroll.

Diameter 18cm

$1,500-1,800

347

A DATED FAENZA MAIOLICA APOTHECARY JAR

1548, of globular outline with cylindrical neck, painted in blue and shades of green, brown and yellow with compartmented scrolls, flowers and foliate motifs, centred with a roundel of a female warrior named IPPOLITA on a scroll above the inscription “Loch de suquilla” (?), the reverse with a roundel of fruiting vines above the date 1548.

Height 36cm

provenance

Lyon & Turnbull, The Property of a Gentleman of Title, 26 June 2013, lot 16 where presumably acquired by Robert Compton Jones

$2,000-3,000

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Anthony Hurl, Representative Specialist, South Australia

John Brans, Representative Specialist, Western Australia

accounts

Ety Liong, Finance Manager

Michelle Draper, Accounts Manager

Ninad Chouhan , Finance & Accounts Assistant

client services

Kim Clarke, Saleroom & Office Manager

Amelia Lewis, Client Services Liaison

Richard Grieve, Client Services Liaison

operations & logistics

David Price, Operations, Delivery & Logistics Manager

marketing & communications

Blanka Nemeth, Senior Marketing, Media, & Communications Manager

Lucy Lewis, Marketing & Database Coordinator

photography

Paolo Cappelli, Senior Photographer & Videographer

Adam Obradovic, Photographer & Videographer

Studio Mondo, Photographer, Sydney

graphic design

Maria Rossi

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