JEWELLERY, DECORATIVE & FINE ARTS AUCTION Tuesday, 2 November 2021 - 10:00 AM start
A 14ct rose gold aquamarine and diamond ring, a 1.75ct square cushion cut greyish-blue aquamarine (eye clean clarity), bezel set and surrounded by a halo of twenty-six round brilliant cut diamonds with a further three diamonds to each shoulder, (H-J colour, SI2-I2 clarity), TDW 0.43ct ring size N.
Estimate: $950 - $1,250
A 14ct gold, aquamarine and diamond halo ring, a 2.54ct oval cut greyish-blue aquamarine (eye visible inclusions), claw set and surrounded by a halo of round brilliant cut diamonds with a further four diamonds set to each shoulder, (H-J colour, SI1-I2 clarity), TDW 0.41ct, ring size P.
Estimate: $800 - $1,000
An 18ct white and yellow gold pink tourmaline ring, the 2.25ct oval mixed cut pink tourmaline claw set in yellow gold on a plain white gold band. Valuation available.
Estimate: $750 - $950
A 18ct gold 12 stone diamond ring, channel set, TDW. 1.95cts. Valuation available.
Estimate: $750 - $1,000
An Afghan Andkhoi runner, decorated with geometric patterning along its length. 3000 x 830mm
Estimate: $850 - $1,000
A Persian hand knotted carpet, curvilinear flowering tendril design in pale tones. One lighter area and minor signs of wear. 3500 x 2550mm.
Estimate: $1,000 - $1,600
An Afghan Turkman hand knotted carpet, decorated with geometric medallions on a red ground. 3000 x 2000mm
Estimate: $1,400 - $1,600
A Victorian rosewood three tier whatnot, barley twist supports, brass casters. 610 x 350 x 880mm.
Estimate: $200 - $400
A Regency flame mahogany small sideboard/chiffonier, scrolling back, frieze drawer to the top with full Corinthian columns to each side of two panelled doors, raised on plinth base with squat bun feet. (Sun fading to one side) 1230 x 575 x 1520mm. Note: This piece does have a scroll back, not shown in photo.
Estimate: $500 - $1,200
A Victorian walnut footstool, upholstered in a maroon velvet, the cabriole legs with floral knees, fruit and floral decoration to the centre of the frame. 1120 x 530 x 420mm.
Estimate: $400 - $800
An early 1900s carved Black Forest bear hall/umbrella stand, the mother bear holding the tree trunk and with her cub perched on the top, oak leaf framed mirror to the centre, some evidence of old borer to the right hand side of the base, drip tray absent. (Together with a copy of 'Swiss Carvings, The Art of the Black Forest' which features this design in the chapter on hallstands.) 770 x 540 x 2050mm.
Estimate: $2,500 - $5,000
A pair of antique 20thC French style bergère armchairs, carved and painted frames with silken pale gold upholstery patterned with scrolling tendrils. 760 x 620 x 1300mm.
Estimate: $800 - $1,600
A set of six Victorian carved walnut balloon back chairs, traditional open oval backs finely detailed, turned front legs.
Estimate: $400 - $600
A George III fruitwood Jacobean style chair, panelled cane seat and high back. Some old repairs and borer.
Estimate: $400 - $600
A Victorian ebonised credenza, decorative stringing with ormolu embellishments, shaped doors to the sides, the front with a Sevres style plaque to the centre, raised on plinth base and squat bun feet. 1680 x 420 x 1080mm.
Estimate: $1,200 - $1,500
A late Georgian corner cabinet, inlaid panel to door, the interior with three scalloped shelves. 780 x 470 x 1065mm.
Estimate: $250 - $450
A Victorian walnut pier cabinet, curved sides, inlaid decoration and ormolu embellishments, two velvet lined shelves to the interior, slightly curved glass to the door, raised on plinth base. 1130 x 450 x 1170mm.
Estimate: $2,000 - $2,500
A French marble top three drawer commode, variegated marble top with ormolu embellishments, raised on chamfered tapering legs. 800 x 410 x 860mm.
Estimate: $550 - $850
A 19thC Dutch marquetry card table, the top inlaid with flowers and a bow, the interior lined with black baize and inlaid with a suite of cards and more flowers, conforming inlaid decoration to the aprons and legs. 830 x 420 x 730mm.
Estimate: $500 - $800
A pair of rimu Roy Lippincott lecture chairs, designed for the Old Arts/Clock Tower Building (1926) at 22 Princes St, Auckland which Lippincott also designed. Professional restoration to the seat of one chair.
Estimate: $200 - $400
A 1955 McKenzie & Willis (Christchurch, NZ) three-piece 'banana' lounge suite
Estimate: $2,000 - $4,000
A Biedermeier style continental walnut chest of drawers, three full width drawers with carved sides, raised on turned feet. 990 x 530 x 770mm.
Estimate: $800 - $1,100
A Biedermeier walnut secrétaire à abattant, one frieze drawer above the fall front enclosing a fitted interior, three full width drawers below, carved corbels to each side top and bottom, raised on squat bun feet. 890 x 470 x 1430mm.
Estimate: $1,000 - $1,200
A near pair of Korean wedding chests, in black and maroon lacquer, oblong, with later glass tops to serve as occasional tables, largest 660 x 340 x 370mm.
Estimate: $400 - $800
A rare large one piece carved teak Siamese elephant sculpture, cream painted tusks. On integral ribbed base. L.850mm. H.840mm. C.1960's.
Estimate: $800 - $1,400
A vintage Chinese rosewood display shelf cupboard, the plain raised top shelf above a pair of tall cupboard doors with carved and painted phoenix, clouds, florals and calligraphy, enclosing three shelves and two drawers. 910 x 440 x 1515mm.
Estimate: $800 - $1,600
A Chinese rosewood nest of tables, the four stacking tables with decorative aprons. 500 x 350 x 660mm (largest).
Estimate: $450 - $850
A vintage Chinese hardwood opium bed, the frame with brass embellishments and corner strappings, with one long seat cushion, three bolster pillows and ten small pillows, upholstered in a gold self-patterned brocade. 2030 x 1010 x 700mm.
Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500
A 19thC six-fold Chinese screen, each panel with pierced decoration of calligraphy, birds and flowering branches, gilded with black and red paint finish, each panel measures 400 x 2050mm.
Estimate: $2,500 - $3,000
A pair of vintage Chinese rosewood side chairs, the shield back panels set with marble inserts and framed by grape bunch and leaf carving with scroll supports, panelled seats, stretched legs.
Estimate: $400 - $800
A good Chinese rosewood vintage display cabinet, with multiple open tiers, two pairs of doors and single drawer, rounded supports and plain cylinder columns, carved relief bamboo and bird decoration. 1115 x 320 x 970mm.
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000
A vintage Chinese rosewood vase stand, square form with plain round cylinder supports. 245 x 245 x 545mm.
Estimate: $180 - $300
A vintage Oriental rosewood low table, plain rectangular form with three frieze drawers, raised on short square section legs with scroll feet. 880 x 540 x 310mm.
Estimate: $400 - $800
A c1900 Japanese issho-dansu clothing chest, black lacquered with gilt metal handles, large disc lock plates and fittings, a combination of seven drawers, with key. From the Gifu prefecture. 850 x 400 x 1650mm.
Estimate: $800 - $1,200
A Taisho period oak and cedar three section Japanese clothing chest, 10 assorted sized drawers and three cupboards. 1110 X 380 X 1510mm
Estimate: $800 - $1,400
A vintage oriental display shelf unit, the three panelled shelves above two drawers and open frieze. Good dark patina. 765 x 300 x 690mm.
Estimate: $400 - $800
A large Japanese sumi-e traditional ink painting/screen of four cedar framed panels, decorated with a pair of ducks and a jumping carp depicted under an ancient overhanging plum branch with flowers emerging in early spring. Early 1900’s. Signed. Some marks and damage. H.1770, W.3880mm
Estimate: $200 - $800
A taxidermy thar head, long chest hair, mounted on shield back board. H.640mm.
Estimate: $300 - $500
A taxidermy boar's head 'Humphrey', the oval moulded edge back board with name plaque. Provenance: 'Sentenced to death by Barry Crump'. The backboard reverse stamped Noel Guthrie, presumably the taxidermist. Depth 440mm.
Estimate: $700 - $900
A taxidermy white tail stag deer head, nine points, shoulder mount. W.415mm. H.870mm.
Estimate: $700 - $1,200
A 19thC gilt framed mirror, an elaborate scrolling frame of leaves and scallop shell, beaded decoration to mirror surround, bevelled mirror. 780 x 580mm.
Estimate: $400 - $800
A vintage over mantel mirror, with aged Scandinavian-style paint finish in cream, red, blue and yellow. 840 x 1120mm.
Estimate: $400 - $800
A pair of Church Stone greyhounds, in lying position, on plinth base, good weathered patina. L.700mm.
Estimate: $700 - $1,000
A pair of classical Church Stone greyhounds, in seated position, on small plinth base, weathered patina. H.750mm.
Estimate: $700 - $1,000
A pair of large classical recumbent concrete lions, each on rectangular plinth base. 800 x 290 x 530mm. After Sir Edwin Landseer famous sculptures of the four lions at the base of Nelson's Column in Trafalgar Square, London.
Estimate: $1,200 - $2,200
A classical garden statue of a naked maiden 'Shell Girl', finely cast concrete, she stands within a shell, her long hair providing some modesty. H.865mm.
Estimate: $220 - $400
A pair of quality English made cast concrete classical garden urns, Regency style with ogee and dart flared top rims, grape leave and bunch detail below, the looping handles with mask supports. The lobed pedestals with square bases. Dia.530mm. H.710mm.
Estimate: $700 - $1,400
A quality English made cast concrete classical garden urn, wide form, decoratively cast in high relief with wreath boarder and leafy forms, the pedestal base with square foot. Dia.630mm. H.540mm.
Estimate: $480 - $800
A pair of quality English made cast concrete classical garden urns raised on plinths, vertical fluted detail with swollen leafy flared top rims, the plinths of plain square form. H.1180mm.
Estimate: $1,400 - $2,200
