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Gould, John. The birds of Australia. London, [1840]-69. Eight volumes large folio, with 681 hand-coloured lithographed plates by the author and Elizabeth Gould, H.C. Richter and Edward Lear, 3 double-page, contemporary dark green morocco, sides with broad

Darwin, Charles, editor. The zoology of the voyage of H.M.S. Beagle, under the command of Captain Fitzroy, R.N., during the years 1832 to 1836. London, 1839-43. Five parts in three volumes, large quarto, original blind-stamped and gilt-lettered cloth (spin

Gould, John. The birds of Asia. London, The author, 1850-83. Seven volumes large folio, with 530 fine hand-coloured lithographed plates by Gould, H. C. Richter, William Hart and Joseph Wolf, contemporary dark green morocco, sides with wide gilt borders, sp

Gould, John and Sharpe, Richard Bowdler. The birds of New Guinea and the adjacent Papuan islands, including many new species recently discovered in Australia. London, 1875-88. Five volumes large folio, with 320 hand-coloured lithographed plates, contempora

Shaw, George. Zoology of New Holland. Vol. 1 [all published]. London, [1793]-94. [ With] Smith, James. A specimen of the botany of New Holland. Vol. 1 [all published]. London, [1793-95]. Two volumes in one, quarto, with 12 + 16 hand-coloured plates, contem

An impressive embroidered silk and ivory-inset carved wood four-panel screen late Qing dynasty, the ivory silk ground of each panel embroidered in coloured silks with many different species of birds in pairs, including peacocks, quails, roosters, song bird

Gould, John. The birds of Australia and the adjacent islands. London, The Author, 1837-38. The two parts, all published, large folio, with 20 fine hand-coloured plates by the author and Elizabeth Gould, notice to subscribers slip in the second part, half g

An exceptional rosewood, ivory and silk Cantonese screen. Qing Dynasty, mid 19th century, a four leaf silk screen exquisitely embroidered with myriad birds of varied species within trees and auspicious flowers, the reticulated arched crests, bases and bord

An impressive blue and white 'Three Friends' jar Wanli mark and period, of baluster form, the sides painted in deep cobalt blue with pine, prunus and bamboo rising from the base with birds in flight among trailing clouds above, all between a band of lappet

A set of four embroidered silk panels, 19th/20th century, each of rectangular form, the ivory silk ground embroidered in coloured silks with scenes of birds and plants, the many different species of birds shown in pairs, including phoenix, peacocks, rooste

Attributed to Nicolas Sageot, Louis XIV bureau mazarin, French c. 1700, ormolu-mounted and brass-inlaid tortoiseshell, ebony and ebonised boulle marquetry, inlaid overall with Berainesque motifs, rectangular top centrally inlaid with a figures beneath a ba

The earliest known surviving manuscript for The Thorn birds, (published 1977) and associated material, comprising two maroon document boxes inscribed 'Colleen McCullough' in gold embossed lettering and a plain white document box, the first containing an in

Chippendale rococo style water gilded mirror, England, c. 1850, an elaborate gilded frame comprising 16 mirror plates, carved throughout with foliage, garlands, shells and c-scrolls, surmounted by a central cartouche flanked by finely carved ho-ho birds, t

A blue and white beaker vase, Gu, Qing dynasty Shunzhi period the sides painted with birds in flight and perched on branches of a blossoming prunus tree growing beside flowering plants, the centre with a band of lotus, pomegranate and pierced rockwork abov

Gould, John. A synopsis of the birds of Australia. London, 1837-38. First issue in four parts, tall octavo, with 73 hand-coloured plates by Elizabeth Gould, original cloth-backed printed boards (back board of fourth part stained), prospectus bound in the f

Chinese modern oil painting of flowers (Zhaoxingguo stamp-famous artist), Zhao Qingguo (named as Grape Zhao), is a first-class artist in China,member of Chinese Artists Association, distinguished professor at the School of Fine Art of Zhengzhou University,

An embroidered silk three-panel hardwood screen each panel of rectangular shape embroidered on the black silk ground with birds beside flowering plants and trees, one with a pair of cranes beside bamboo and a magnolia tree, another with pairs of peacocks a

A blue-ground 'famille verte' rouleau vase the straight sides decorated in coloured enamels with rectangular panels of flowers and birds below further floral panels on the neck, all reserved on the gilt decorated rich blue ground, the base inscribed with a

Rene Lalique, Archers, Copper cobalt glass, mould-blown using four-part mould, acid-etched. Frosted vase with hunting motif featuring nudes with bows and birds in flight. R. Lalique impressed to base. Model created in 1921, removed from catalogue in 19

John William Lewin, British/Australia ( 1770-1819), A Natural History of the Birds of New-South-Wales London 1822 26 plates, marble-boards and red Morocco spine. A combination copy of some 1822 engravings and with some restrikes done by Quaritch in London,

Pair of Thomas Bock crayon and pencil portraits in moulded birds eye huon pine frames made by Colonial picture framer Robin Hood, one signed T. Bock 1855 (painting size 34.5 cm x 29 cm). Provenance: Vendors family for 50 years

A rare William & Mary walnut marquetry longcase clock, the eight day movement with anchor escapement striking brass dial and chapter ring signed 'Morgan Herbert, London'. The case with fine walnut veneers and elaborate marquetry depicting flowers, foliage,

Pair of rare cased huia, in superb condition with both male and female huia perched on branches in a square glass display the huia is one of New Zealand's best known extinct birds because of its bill shape, its sheer beauty, and special place in Maori cult

A pair of vases described as 'a pair of hexagonal jars mazareen blue ground richly ornamented with burnished and chased gold and painted with birds' is listed in the catalogue of the sale of James Giles stock by Mr Christie in Pall Mall in 1774, reproduced

A set of six Japanese framed panels of birds and flowers, probably Momoyama period, 16th-early 17th century, ink and colour on paper, 98 x 56 cm (each painting), framed by Lloyd Reeves, Art Trade Frames, similar example please see William Watson (ed), 'The

The Birds of Australia by Gregory M. Mathews F.R.S.E. Published by Witherby & Co., London 1910/11 Vols I - XII, plus checklist volume and Birds of Norfolk and Lord Howe Islands, and supplement volume of Birds of New Zealand. Each volume 36 x 26 cm. Each vo

A rare James II longcase clock, the case in fine walnut veneers and elaborate coloured marquetry depicting flowers, foliage, birds and winged female mythological figures. The inked steel and gilded brass face inscribed 'Joseph Saer, Porpoole Lane, London'.

Colonial birds eye huon pine glass top bookcase with rolled drawer front flat pilasters and carved capitals. Huon pine secondaries, 225 cm high, 135 wide x 51 cm deep. Provenance: Property of Reverend Harlan Delbridge and Dr Dorothy Delbridge (Tasmania's f

A pair of extinct male and female huia birds, the female with raised head and open beak, the male posed at slightly lower level alongside her, both perched upon a small tree stump, the pair as mounted in 19th century, unrestored condition, some tail feathe

An embroidered silk hardwood screen of rectangular form, embroidered in colours on a cream silk ground with pairs of different species of birds near a large pine tree growing beside rockwork, various flowering plants and lingzhi fungus, including song bird

A 17th century Italian walnut and inlaid armadio (wardrobe), circa 1680, of architectural form, the moulded and dentil cornice above a frieze inlaid with birds and flowerheads, above a pair of doors with carved and fielded panels flanked by moulded panel u

A 'famille-verte' vase of tapering shouldered form, boldly painted with birds and insects among flowering peony, chrysanthemum, bamboo and other plants and trees growing beside rockwork, extending over the sides below floral sprays on the short waisted nec

Charles Baldwyn (Royal Worcester) Charles Baldwyn;A rare tall two handled lidded exhibition vase painted with 2 Finches sitting on yellow Broom and two flowers the sides and reverse having small individual paintings of birds all over, gilded and decorated.

A Japanese Arita blue and white porcelain V.O.C. Plate, 17th century, circa 1680, a Museum quality underglaze dish with Voc (Vereenigde Oostindische Compagnic - Dutch East India Company) insignia surrounded by long tail phoenix (ho-ho) birds, persimmons an

A pair of marble inset hongmu sofas, early 20th century, each with a shaped openwork back centred with a circular marble plaque within a frame carved with birds and prunus, flanked by a pair of phoenix perched on rocks beside flowering peony trees, the rec

A rare pair of Chinese bronze and enamel vases decorated with scenes of birds and peacocks and lotus, flowering peony and iris on an imperial yellow ground, the domed covers with additional birds in flight, the bases with blue dragon roundels. 19th century

A Sevres porcelain cup, cover and saucer (Gobelet a lait Couvert Et SA Soucupe), blue interlaced L mark with date letter F for 1758, painter's mark for Yvernel (fl.1750-58), the pink ground with gilt foliate bordered reserves painted with scenes of birds a

A women's robe, China, early 20th century. This is a non-official woman's robe, which would have been worn for weddings and other family occasions which were not connected to the court. Made from a red textile with embroidered motifs of flowers and birds.

A carved hardwood and mother of pearl inlaid altar table, early 20th century, (1840-1916), the Blue Mansion, Penang, the rectangular top decorated with a border of birds and animals among trees and plants, above an apron pierced with prunus and Buddhist li

A Chinese painting hand scroll of flowers and birds, ink and colour on silk, 19th-20th century. 226 x 38.5 cm

Two very fine, monumental Satsuma vases, a remarkable and scarce pair of Meiji period palace size hand painted vases, formed with eight panels, depicting court scenes and exotic birds in enamel and gilt highlights. Each vase has a matching cover and base,

A Flemish verdure tapestry, late 17th century, probably Brussels, depicting a heron by a pond and other birds flying above in a wooded landscape with a chateau in the distance, retaining the original floral and foliate border, backed with linen, 350 x 350

A rare pair of painted enamel and repousse decorated boxes and covers Qing dynasty, each of oval quatre-lobed form with shallow rounded sides supported on a short straight foot, the domed cover painted in bright enamels with a pair of song birds in flight

Cased set of taxidermied exotic birds, English, including a Toucan and a Quetzel (now extinct), 19th century, 82 cm high, 53 cm wide, 21 cm deep. Provenance: J B Hawkins Antiques

Wu Changshuo (1844 - 1927) watercolour scroll with silk brocade depicting flowers. Provenance: From the private collection of Ning Zhi Chao, author of many Chinese Art reference books. Wu Changshuo was a prominent painter, calligrapher and seal artist of t

A blue and white rouleau vase, Qing dynasty, Kangxi period, of characteristic cylindrical form painted on the exterior in bright cobalt blue with a continuous scene of sages in discussion and otherwise occupied along a riverscape with high mountains, and w

A stunning Anton Seuffert jewellery box, inlaid with various New Zealand timbers, this early example is decorated with a unique Prussian influence to the top with various exotic birds and dragons, the central panel decorated with New Zealand ferns. All sid

Stunning Rene Lalique Art Deco 'Archers' vase, model 893, c.1920's, in cased yellow amber and opalescent (butterscotch) glass, decorated in relief with nude male archers poised below large swooping birds, with impressed R.Lalique mark to base, height 27 cm

An important Louis XIV panel attributed to Pierre Gole, fitted to a later table, the panel to the top second half 17th century, the table early 20th century, the rectangular top incorporating a panel attributed to Gole inlaid in bone, ivory, and stained wo

A very rare set of Flavelle Brothers 'Australian Birds' Royal Worcester porcelain coffee cups and saucers, by Reginald Austin, dated 1914, each cup and concentric saucer painted with, Willy Wagtail, water bird, Magpie, blue Willy Wagtail and kookaburra, th

Cliveden Mansion hallstand, an impressive and imposing piece crafted in blackwood with original metal fittings, mirrored centre and fine English Arts & Crafts tiles featuring Australian birds,19th century. Cliveden Mansion built in 1887 for Sir William Cla

An important gilt wood over mantle mirror, French, early 18th century, with central acanthus leaf motif flanked by ho-ho birds and embellished with central coat of arms, original plate, 180 cm high, 93 cm wide

A large Victorian Aesthetic movement stained glass door by Lyon, Cottier & Co, originally from St Joseph's College, Hunters Hill, rectangular with an internal arch having a coat of arms on a field of sunflowers, above a panel centred with a full length fig

A gilt-decorated coral-ground 'famille-rose' vase mark and period of Hongxian, both sides painted with a panel of birds and flowering plants, one of birds beside peony and bamoo, the other of a bird perched over a lotus pond, all reserved on the bright cor

An embellished lacquer six-fold screen, Qing dynasty, 19th century, each rectangular black lacquer panel inlaid in jade, malachite, lapis-lazuli, rose quartz, coral, carnelian, ivory, bone and other materials, depicting a continuous scene of figures on a p

A blue ground 'famille-verte' rouleau vase, 19th/20th century, the sides decorated with four panels of birds perched on flowering and fruiting branches, and two further flower panels on the cylindrical neck, all reserved on the gilt decorated rich blue gro

A Queen Anne walnut wing armchair, circa 1710, the padded shaped back, shaped wings and outscrolled arms standing on walnut cabriole legs carved with cartouche motif at the knees, upholstered in exceptionally fine petit and gros point tapestry with figures

James Patrick (Pat) Hanly (1932-2004), birds of peace, 16 hand painted delware enamel titles affixed to hessian, signed & dated 'Hanly 1963 - 64' on original backing board attached to reverse, 41 x 61 cm

A rare Chinese parcel-gilt silver floriate box and cover, Tang Dynasty (618-906), Da Tang Zhenguan mark to base, the foliate box with four clearly demarcated points, between double scalloped sides, the domed lid exquisitely engraved and gilt with the auspi

A George III bracket clock, John Holmes, London, circa 1800, the brass lined shallow break arch ebonised case with handle to the triple pad top, glazed, brass rimmed panels to each side. The circular enamel dial with inner Roman numerals and an outer minut

A large Chinese pair of baluster porcelain vases painted with panels of birds and butterflies on a famille noir ground decorated with flowers, 20th century, 85 cm high

A porcelain and mother of pearl inlaid hongmu table, 19th/20th century the circular top inset with six 'famille-rose' fan-shaped panels depicting dignitaries and attendants in garden settings around a central yellow-ground panel of figures and horses, all

Coburn, John (1925-2006), birds in flight, oil on canvas, signed Coburn lower right. Height 60 cm. Width 90 cm

Superb Japanese Satsuma lidded koro (censer), signed Yabu Meizan, Meiji period (1868-1912), the body very finely enamelled and gilt with eight panels of birds, figures and sea landscapes, the lid with ?the thousand flowers? design. Width 12.5 cm

French singing birdcage timepiece with two birds, 19th century, 50 cm high

An octafoil silver 'twin birds' dish, Southern Song dynasty 14 cm diam.,. Provenance: R and V Tregaskis Oriental Art, Sydney (no. 2962) Compare an almost identical dish with the same inscription, see J. J. Lally & Co., Silver and Gold in Ancient China, 16

A set of four carved and gilt-decorated black lacquer panels, 20th century, each of rectangular form, carved in deep relief on the black lacquer ground with Birds and Flowers of the Four Seasons, one with two pairs of birds on a blossoming prunus tree besi

Good pair of Chinese Kang-Hsi porcelain vases, in famille vert overlay enamel, with waisted necks and ovoid tapering bodies, beautifully decorated with panels displaying birds, flowers, fish and vases, on a floral ground in rich tones of puce, green, yello

A very rare Worcester claret-ground and gilt decorated tea-bowl and saucer, painted with exotic birds and fruit in the London atelier of James Giles. English circa 1770, unmarked. Provenance: Albert Amor Ltd London 17/06/2016 (10,000 pounds). Robert Burke

J. P. Brevete impressive French automaton clock in glass dome on gilded base, circa 1880, adorned with three flying birds, full whistler, swimming swans and duck, water fountain and time and strike timepiece, in remarkable condition this piece was one of t

A Louis XV Aubusson tapestry panel, woven in wools with a scene of birds and a distant farmhouse framed by trees and verdure within a scrolling border, 203 x 142 cm

Antique automaton singing bird, decorated with coloured enamels and set with sapphires, rubies and seed pearls. The central moving bird in a cage with carved seated figures of women and young child on either side and bochee above of nesting birds, fruit an

A gold ovoid snuff bottle, 20th century, with a fine repousse design of a birds and varies plants, with jadeite stopper, marked '22k' and a studio mark, 7 cm high. Provenance: The property of the late Sir Tristan and Lady Antico

A large Japanese Imari temple jar with birds and floral medallion design, in a fabulous array of colours, this jar has a palette of blue ocean tone all on a white ground, underglazed with red and green. The temple jar is in a tapering baluster form and fea

A Herend porcelain 'Rothschild Bird' part dinner service, second half 20th century, comprising eight each of entree plates, dinner plates, sides plates, soup bowls and under plates, tea cups and saucers, together with serving pieces including a tureen, a p

An impressive French verdure tapestry, first half, 18th century, depicting birds in a wooded landscape with palaces beyond. 215 cm high, 420 cm wide. Provenance: Sotheby's Australia, The Spring Auction Series including the Cornall sale, 10th November 2003

A mother of pearl and marble inlaid hardwood sofa, 20th century, the shaped back decorated with birds and animals among blossoming plants and trees and trailing gourd vine, inset with a central shaped marble panel flanked by two oval panels, the arms, apro

A Chinese silver three-piece service and a bowl, late 19th/20th century, the service comprising a teapot and cover, a milk jug and a sugar basin, each piece of octagonal section, the sides decorated in relief with a figure scene flanked by different flower

A Cizhou black and green glazed pillow, Jin Dynasty (1115-1234), decorated with two birds amongst foliage, in green on a black ground. From Shanxi province, and probably from the Houma kiln. 14 cm high, 30 cm wide, 20.5 cm deep. Provenance: Capital Gallery

A large Huanghuali wall mirror, 17th/18th century, the mounts inlaid with sandalwood and bone motifs of bats, dragons and clouds, the spandrels and upper and lower mounts carved in boxwood with open-work stylised designs of exotic fruit, flowers and birds,

A fine Napoleon III Queen size bed, circa 1870, in carved ebony, satinwood and brass inlaid, the foot featuring a parquetry cartouche of birds nesting, 170 cm high (head), 139 cm wide, 311 cm long

Ludwigsburg porcelain dinner service, period of Duke Carl Eugen (1744-1793), c. 1770, hand painted in style of the 'Rothschild Birds' pattern with birds on branches, gilt line rims, comprising eighteen entre plates, thirty-three dinner plates, three tureen

Pair of large cinnabar temple vases red laquered papier mache vases with mirrored carved Images on four convex formed panelled sides, depicting lotus flowers & frolicking birds, both mounted on a dark stained, carved timber base, height with base 141 cm, l

A Chinese egg-shell porcelain bowl ('Liu Shaoqi' ware), PRC, dated 1957, finely enamelled, with pair of birds amongst flowers and trunks, insribed on the base 'Made in Jingdezhen Art Porcelain Factory, Research Institue', signed 'Xiong Mengting, 19.5 cm di

An impressive hardwood and shibayama style inlaid gold lacquer Shodana display cabinet, Meiji period, fitted with an asymmetrical arrangement of cupboards, with sliding panels, doors and drawer fronts, decorated in ivory and mother of pearl inlay on gold l

Two snuff bottles Qing dynasty, 19th century, comprising a red overlay snuff bottle with a shaped quatrefoil medallion and mask handles in relief on the snowflake suffused ground, stopper, and a porcelain snuff bottle painted in sepia and iron-red with bir

CHEN WEN HSI, 1906-1992, Birds and Bamboo, CHEN WEN HSI, 1906-1992, Birds and Bamboo, ink and colour on paper, signed and with one seal, framed, 34 x 44 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Adelaide, acquired from the artist in circa 1977 . This lot is acco

Japanese Meiji period jewellery casket, in bronze, with a curved top and double dragon handles, the body set with shaped panels displaying scenes of birds and insects amongst flowering branches, accented in gilt and silver, the door opening to reveal three

A very rare Worcester porcelain trio: tea-bowl, coffee cup and saucer, painted in the London atelier of James Giles with black-eyed yellow birds and branches. English circa 1765/68. Provenance;, Kate Foster London. Robert Burke collection no 132. Reference

A pair of exceptionally rare 19th century Tongzhi Chinese porcelain brushpots, with French ormolu mounts. Canton famille rose decoration of birds, butterflies and flowers, on turquoise background below a pendulum border. The gilt bronze mounts have rope tw

A Chinoiserie lacquered export cabinet on stand, 18th century and later, the two door cabinet with engraved brass corners, hinges and lockplate, opening to reveal ten drawers, raised on a later matched stand with a shaped apron and fluted legs. The whole w

A Rene Lalique Avallon vase, designed 1927, the compressed cylindrical body moulded with birds on berried branches, in frosted and clear glass with a grey patina, acid etched R. Lalique and France, 14.5 cm high. Provenance: Mr Hans Mueller and Mrs Gertrud

A carved hardwood mother of pearl and 'dreamstone' marble inlaid sofa, early 20th century, (1840-1916), the Blue Mansion, Penang, decorated with birds and animals among bamboo, lingzhi, blossoming prunus and trailing gourd vine, inset with a 'dreamstone' m

A Chinese blue and white long necked vase, decorated with insects, birds and flowers, late 16th century, Wanli Period 41 cm high,17 cm diameter. Provenance: Rajah Watan Bone Collection, Kong of South Sulawesi Rustam, Ujung Pangdang, 1970s

A Chinese hardwood opium bed, late Qing Dynasty, late 19th to early 20th century, with three shaped panels at the back and two side panels, each panel carved with various fruit, flowers and birds within recessed cartouche further carvings on the shaped apr

A Satsuma vase by Matsumoto Hozan, late 19th century of ovoid form surmounted by a narrow waisted mouth, painted on the exterior in coloured enamels and gilding with continuous scenes of figures watching riders competing on horseback in palace grounds, sam