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Bulgari diamond 'La via Della Seta' high jewellery pendant necklace, circa 2017, property from a distinguished private collection, Sydney, modelled as a line of geometric links pave-set with brilliant-cut diamonds alternating between collet-set diamond con

A rare 'famille-rose' figure of Amitayus, probably 20th century, seated in dhyanasana on a triangular waisted lotus pedestal with hands held in dhyanamudra originally supporting a vase, the face and body applied with a pale puce enamel, the deity with lowe

A spectacular 18ct gold, fancy coloured sapphire, emerald and diamond 'Sapphire Flower' bracelet, Bulgari, circa 2004, modelled as a wide strap comprising of lines of flower heads each centring a brilliant-cut diamond stamen within a surround of petals cla

A gilt bronze figure of eleven-headed avalokiteshvara, 18th century or later, cast standing on a double lotus base with eight arms and eleven heads arranged in four tiers, the principle hands in anjalimudra, the others fanned out, one holding a lotus flowe

A gilt copper figure of Hevajra and Nairatmya Sino-Tibetan or Mongolian, late 18th century, the eight headed deity standing on two legs the other two raised, and with sixteen arms originally holding animals and personified elements, the two main arms embra

Tiffany & Co. gem-set and diamond feather brooch, circa 2008, modelled as a peacock feather, the eye claw-set with an oval tanzanite, framed by a triple tier of circular-cut sapphire, yellow sapphire and tsavorite garnets, the barbs embellished with brilli

Tiffany & Co. diamond and tsavorite garnet brooch, circa 2005, modelled as a carnation, the petals pave-set with brilliant-cut diamonds from a calyx accented with circular-cut tsavorite garnets supported by a tapered stalk embellished with brilliant-cut di

An attractive diamond tiara, circa 1890 designed as an expertly graduated knife wire fringe of old European and rose-cut diamonds, the largest weighing approximately 1.15 carats, issuing similarly-set foliate terminals, converting to a necklace, three smal

A pair of south Italian coral enamelled and gilt copper urns, Trapani, late 17th/early 18th century, each bulbous urn inlaid all over with coral, on a beaded foot with a pair of enamelled scrolled handles to either side and an enamelled corona rim, the arr

A Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze seated figure of Manjushri, possibly Yuan Dynasty (1279-1368). The figure is seated in dhyanasana, on a double lotus base, the hand in dharmacakramudra and clasping stems of lotus sprays rising to the shoulders, wearing a dhoti,

A fine and very rare parcel-gilt polychrome bronze figure of Makaramukha Dakini, 18th/early 19th century, the elephant-headed deity with flaming red hair and wearing a crown, dancing on one leg on a supine figure, the jewellery and the face in gilt, suppor

An enamel, diamond and pearl pendant, Lucien Falize, French, last quarter of the 19th century, of Persian inspiration, the slightly domed tapered motif applied with translucent red 'Cabochonne' enamel, overlaid with a rose-cut diamond flowering motif, with

A Tibeto-Chinese gilt-bronze figure of White Tara, 18/19th century, gracefully seated on a lotus throne with the fight leg pendant, holding the 'blue lotus', wearing turquoise jewellery, the base sealed, with a visvavajra. Glass fronted fitted case. 21.8 c

A gilt bronze figure of Amitayus, Tibet, 16th to 17th century seated on lotus throne with his hands cradling the kalasa in his lap, adorned with jewellery and large earrings inlaid with turquoise, the forehead centred by an urna, crowned with a tiara, the

Foelsche, Paul Heinrich Matthias [1831-1914]. An album containing 48 photographs, each approx. 16.5 x 12 cm. The title page of the album with a stuck-down label dated July 1898 'To My Friend J. Scott Black With Kind Regards from Paul Foelsche' (the name in

A goldfields brooch, 'Marble Bar', circa 1900, marked 15ct, length 5 cm. (Reference pp.42 and 155 Australian Jewellery, 19th & 20th century, Anne Schofield, Kevin Fahy)

A gilt bronze figure of green Tara, Tibet, 14th/15th century, seated in lalitasana on a double lotus base with beaded edges, the right foot resting on a lotus flower rising from the base, the right hand lowered in varadamudra and the left raised in vitarka

A famile-rose 'five bats' saucer dish, Xianfeng six-character iron red mark and of the period, 28.9 cm diam. Provenance: Peng Seng Works of Art, Bangkok, 25 May 1987, The eleven years of the Xianfeng reign saw the Taiping Rebellion, and then the Second Opi

A Rene Lalique Perruches vase, designed 1919, the baluster body moulded with a repeating pattern depicting pairs of parakeets perched on branches against a leafy background, in frosted yellow and clear glass, inscribed R. Lalique, 25.5 cm high. Provenance:

Attic Red-Figure Hydria c. 300-500 BC the shoulder affixed withthree handles, decorated to one side with two female figures wearing peplos and jewellery, one holding a stool and a rug, the other with a scarf and a necklace in each hand, a band of meander b

Circa 1930's Art Deco all platinum sapphire and diamond ladies dress wrist watch, circular facet cut fancy light yellow diamond watch glass with pave channel set integral articulated sapphire and diamond bracelet strap, sapphires bright dark bluw approx 11

A rare 18ct gold, peridot and diamond 'Spring Ring Watch', no. 83 from the 'About time Collection', for Omega by Andrew Grima, 1969, centring a bezel-set, oval faceted peridot 'glass' bordered by a line of brilliant-cut diamonds framed by a textured surrou

18ct yellow and white gold solitaire diamond pendant on Omega necklace, hand made four claw mount by Cameron jewellery round brilliant cut 2.08cts colour E, clarity VS1 on 10ct all yellow gold reversible polished and diamond cut Omega pattern necklace 46.5

A pair of famille-rose 'dragon and phoenix' bottle vases, Guangxu mark and of the period, 31.9 cm high (2). Provenance: The Collection of Dame Nellie Melba, Sotheby's Australia, Property from the Collection of Dame Nellie Melba GBE, Melbourne, 31 March to

A rare Rene Lalique Bacchantes vase, designed 1927, the cylindrical body moulded with a continuous scene depicting dancing maidens, in frosted and clear amber glass, wheel-cut R. Lalique France, 24.5 cm high. Provenance: Decorative Arts, Furniture, Silver

18ct gold and diamond jewellery suite. Comprising a collar of three rows of fluted links set with brilliant-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 2.00 carats, completed by a box clasp, length approximately 410 mm. A bracelet ensuite, diamonds togeth

Demetre Chiparus (1886 - 1947), 'Vedette', cold painted bronze on a brown onyx base, circa 1925, the skin and hair of the figure gilt, her costume and jewellery in various textures, colours, and tones, mounted on the original stepped onyx base, the undersi

Chinese gilt bronze seated Buddha, depicted with legs crossed and hands in mudras, with elaborate headdress and jewellery, raised on a double lotus base, height 20 cm

A gilt bronze figure of Ushnishavijaya, 18th/19th century, the deity with eight arms and three faces, seated in dhyanasana on a double lotus base, one hand in varadamudra, the other in karanamudra, the remaining hands posed to hold various attributes now m

An Edwardian diamond and beryl pendant, circa 1905, the central octagonal green beryl of estimated weight 62.5 carats in diamond set wreath surround. Total estimated diamond weight 1.90 carats. Platinum and palladium. Length 6.8 cm. Weight 43.4 grams. Note

A large Tibetan gilt bronze figure of a standing Padmapani/Avalokiteshvara, the large gilt-bronze figure decorated with elaborate crown and jewellery, with an incised dhoti, embellished with hardstone cabochons, the right hand raised in vitarka mudra. 69 c

An important emerald pendant, consisting of an 11.26 carat emerald carved in the shape of a woman's head set in an ornate gold 4.0 x 1.80 cm pendant, accented by twenty-four bezel and grain set round brilliant cut diamonds of estimated total weight 0.60 ca

Platinum and diamond ring, claw-set with a round brilliant-cut diamond weighing 2.77 carats, between scroll shoulders partially framed with a line of four diamonds, size K1/2, accompanied by a jewellery Council of South Africa report numbered 44298, dated

A sapphire and diamond jewellery suite, the pendant comprising an oval star sapphire weighing 44.8cts within a surround of old European cut diamonds and a bale set with round brilliant cut diamonds, altogether totalling 2.61cts, the ring set with a star sa

Sino-Tibetan gilt copper seated Tara, depicted with elaborate headdress and jewellery, with hands in mudras, height 23 cm

Kilpatrick & Co, 18ct gold, seed pearl and citrine cameo collar, Australian, circa 1870, designed as a flat square floret link collar between beaded borders, the front suspending a detachable oval shaped citrine cameo depicting a classical female head with

A stunning diamond cocktail ring, Vak for Vishal Kothari, of cluster design centring a collet-set rose-cut diamond weighing 3.08 carats partially framed by brilliant-cut diamonds flanked by a crescent-shaped surround embellished with rose, pear and brillia

A Rene Lalique Perruches vase, designed 1919, the baluster body moulded with a repeating pattern depicting pairs of parakeets perched on branches against a leafy background, in opalescent and frosted glass with a grey patina, moulded R. Lalique, 25.5 cm hi

A gold jewellery suite by Tiffany & Co., from the Frank Gehry Torque collection, comprising a necklace, total length 960 mm, bracelet, total length 220 mm, and a pair of associated earrings, length 40 mm, all in 18ct gold, signed.

Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. 18ct gold jewellery suite, 1989, comprising a chain necklace of hammered links completed by an invisible box clasp, length approximately 440 mm, the earrings ensuite, comprising a hammered link, with detachable second link,

A spectacular emerald and diamond ring, Ritz fine jewellery, London, circa 2014, of cluster design, centring a claw-set octagonal-shaped step-cut emerald weighing 7.35 carats, partially framed by a line of pave-set brilliant-cut diamonds, between split sho

A repousse gilt bronze figure of White Tara, Mongolia, circa 1800, seated in dhyanasana on a double lotus throne, her right hand lowered in varada mudra and her left raised in vitarka mudra, two removable sprays of lotus flanking her shoulders, wearing an

14ct Gold Pendant C1947 - 1949, 33 mm diameter with the Madoura Emprinte Originale Picasso stamp, verso. The pendant came from our vendors father's estate, and remembers him wearing it as far back as the 1960s on a leather thong, thus there was no chain.

An impressive and uncommon mid 20th century long case clock, the case carved with Maori ancestor figures, the hood as a Maori whare, the brass dial with Arabic numerals, ebonised finish and paua shell eyes. 50 x 34 x 210 cm. Provenance: From a Queen Street

18ct gold, pearl, diamond and gem-set necklace, Bulgari, the polished buckle-shaped links set at intervals with cultured pearls measuring approximately 8 to 9 mm flanked by brilliant-cut diamonds and alternating with oval citrine, pink tourmaline and blue

An impressive antique Tabriz medallion carpet, North-West Persia, 19th century, the field with a large central dark blue medallion with two pendants, filled with intricate scrolling foliage against red ground, with scattered floral and foliate patterns, th

A German Anthropologist in Australia, circa 1900 - 1910 An archive, written in German, which appears to be the field notes and typed manuscripts of an anthropologist who travelled extensively throughout Australia to visit, learn, record and preserve the ab

Franz Hagenauer (Austrian, 1906-1986), female and male busts, c. 1935, produced by Werkstatte Hagenauer Wien, chromed plated metal, each head in profile and applied with angular features and tubular locks of hair, retains factory stamp and 'Made in Austria

M. Gerard, emerald and diamond bracelet by Andre Vassort, designed as a brilliant-cut diamond set knot suspending four rows of polished round emerald beads, signed M. Gerard, Andre Vassort maker's mark, numbered, French assay mark, estimated total diamond

A carved huanghuali portable table cabinet, Guanpixiang Qing dynasty, the hinged canted cover lifting to reveal a shallow compartment over a pair of panelled doors, each carved in relief with a stylised flower spray of a single bloom with leafy scrollwork

Tibetan gilt bronze figure of green Tara, adorned in various jewellery, with lotus blossoms at her shoulders, seated on a double-lotus base. Provenance: The Estate of Judith Hoyle, Newcastle

A contemporary handcrafted 'Penguin Playground' ring, centrally set with a lace agate pool of ice with a dreamscape cut aquamarine iceberg above, having two penguins and diamond detail to the edges, encased in a synthetic sapphire dome, mounted in an elabo

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

An Australian 'Kalgoorlie' Goldfields Miner's brooch, by George Richard Addis, 91 Hannan Street, Kalgoorlie, Western Australia, circa 1895, designed with arched gold lettering 'KALGOORLIE' above crossed pick axe, shovel with nugget and sledgehammer support

An outstanding Anton Seuffert New Zealand inlaid jewellery box, the lid decorated with inlaid ferns, clematis and central monogram. The sides with 'Gothic' specimen wood panels. An orange Royal Appointment label underneath, illustrated page 128 'The Seuffe

A gilt decorated Chenxiangmu bead rosary bracelet, comprising eighteen square-shaped wood beads suspending rose-quartz and pearl teardrop pendants, inscribed fitted pewter box, the rosary 27 cm long overall, Compare with a bracelet in jewellery of the Empr

Important toki poutangata handle, a fine and important carved toki poutangata a carved wood handle with a full figure at the top of the blade representing John Ballance (realistic) the figure, seated with arms resting stark, legs slightly bent, feet extend

A group of eight gold hairpins, Song to Yuan dynasty Varying sizes from 15.5 cm to 19.2 cm long (8). Hairpins made from folded long pins such as this example are called zhegu chai and were popular during the Song and Yuan dynasties. Simpler designs such as

18ct gold and diamond jewellery suite. Comprising a collar of fluted and polished gold links, centring panels set with brilliant-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 1.55 carats, completed by a box clasp, length approximately 400 mm. A bracelet ens

Small 'POD' wristwatch, designed by Marc Newson, circa 1987. Dial stainless steel. Calibre quartz. Case stainless steel, sapphire crystal glass, back secured by six screws. Closure black rubber strap with steel fastener. Dimensions 40 mm diameter. Signed c

Lydia Courteille pink sapphire and diamond ring, realistically modelled as a skull, pave-set with circular-cut pink sapphires between teeth bead-set with brilliant-cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.14 carats, mounted in blackened 18ct gold, size N, sig

An assembled set of fifteen sterling silver soup plates, 19th century, comprising seven plates of maker's mark William Bennett, London, circa 1803, each with the retail mark 'Thomas / Bond St', five plates of maker's mark Timothy Renou, London, circa 1802,

A Rene Lalique Baies vase, designed 1924, the ovoid body moulded with entwined berries and vines, in frosted and clear glass with black enamel highlights, moulded R. Lalique, 26.5 cm high. Provenance: Decorative Arts, Furniture, Silver and Jewellery, Arms

A gilt bronze figure of Guhyasamaja Lokeshvara, Tibet, 16th/17th century, portrayed with six arms and three faces, seated in dhyanasana on a double lotus base, the hands each holding an attribute including the vajra and bell ghanta, wearing a dhoti and sca

Alexander Dick Colonial Australian silver christening mug, with engraved circular banding to the body, a round barbed handle, sitting on a collet foot base, with engraved monogram 'E.C.', circa 1835, stamped 'A.D.', 8.5 cm high, 222 grams. Provenance: Laws

Donovan & Overland (attributed), 'W.G.U.E.A.' rare Western Australian goldfields brooch, 19th/20th, stamped '18ct', (reference pp.42, 155 & 176 Australian jewellery, 19th & 20th century, Anne Schofield, Kevin Fahy), 4.5 cm wide, 4.9 grams

A suite of gold jewellery, comprising a necklace, bracelet and pair of earrings featuring elephant motifs, signed, modelled in 22ct gold, total length 410 mm and 150 mm.

Early 19th century gold and amethyst jewellery suite, comprising necklace of 18 slightly graduating oval mixed cut amethysts with pair matching bracelets, single elongated pear shape pendant drop earrings and seven stone stylized cross pendant/brooch all f

A pair of gold 'goddess' earrings, Song dynasty 5.0 cm and 5.1 cm long, 5g each, 20ct (2). Images of apsara, goddesses, or child attendants are common design elements of the Song dynasty decorative arts. In earrings they typically appear in three-dimension

A gold brooch with kangaroo, circa 1860, length 2.5 cm, width 2.9 cm. (Reference p.69 Australian Jewellery, 19th & 20th century, Anne Schofield, Kevin Fahy)

18ct gold 'Tubogas' bangle, Carlo Weingrill, the wide sprung cuff designed as a series of flattened gaspipe links, weight approximately 130.70 grams, width approximately 30 mm, Italian assay and maker's marks, signed Weingrill. Other Notes, the house of We

A heart shape diamond ring, featuring one modern solitaire featuring a GIA certified heart shape diamond of reported weight 1.50 carats, E colour and VS1 clarity. Claw set in 3 pillar and pierced basket setting, on a plain band, rounded with flat sides and

Donovan & Overland (attributed), 'Leonora' rare Western Australian goldfields brooch, 19th/20th, stamped '18ct', (reference pp.42, 155 & 176 Australian jewellery, 19th & 20th century, Anne Schofield, Kevin Fahy), 5.7 cm wide, 5 grams

Ladies Rolex watch Datejust in18ct yellow gold and steel with mother of pearl diamond set dial and a fluted gold diamond set bezel, model number 179313, serial number V202307, gold crown, gold and steel bracelet, 26 mm diameter case. In very good condition

A copper alloy repousse figure of Hayagriva, Mongolia, 18th/ 19th century 39.1 cm high. Considered to be the terrific form of Amitabha or Avalokiteshvara, Hayagriva is one of the main archetype deities (yidam) of Tibetan Buddhism. Hayagriva, or the Horse-N

A gilt bronze figure of Vajradhara, Mongolia, Zanabazar style, seated in dhyanasana on a double lotus base, the hands in vajrahumkara mudra holding vajras, wearing a dhoti and long shawl draped over the shoulders, with beaded jewellery, the hair partly dra

Platinum yellow and white diamond pendant, handmade by Nordhoff jewellery Couture, featuring a natural fancy yellow, marquise cut diamond, 0.71ct, clarity VS2, within a diamond set Art Deco style design of round brilliant cut diamonds and highlighted with

An extremely rare West Australian 'Donnybrook' miners brooch, circa 1900, attributed to Donovan & Overland, Jewellery Manufacturers, Perth. Depicting small nuggets, windlass, pick and shovel, with mounted arched lettering 'Donnybrook'. Marked 18C with safe

Chinese gilt bronze Avalokiteshvara, depicted with multiple graduated heads above a serene expression with multiple arms in pose, with flowing robes and ornate jewellery on a lotus base, height 8 cm

The 1862, Geelong District Wine Growers sterling silver cup and Australian silver collar the collar attributed to Louis Kitz, (1820-1887), Geelong; the cup with maker's mark Daniel and Charles Houle, London, circa 1859, the two handled cup with an ogee bod

A gilt bronze figure of Vasudhara, Nepal, 17th century, the six armed deity seated in lalitasana on a pierced lotus base, the hands holding various attributes, now partly missing, dressed in a dhoti, jewellery and a tiara surrounding the tall chignon, a fl

A diamond jewellery suite, comprising a wide diamond set collar, in 18ct white and yellow gold, total length 380 mm, with a bangle and earrings of conforming design.

Australian gold nugget specimens. A large group of attractive nugget specimens, ideal for jewellery pieces, 122 grams total

Chinese gilt bronze figure Bodhisattva Manjusri adorned with elaborate crown and jewellery seated on a double lotus pedestal, his hands held in front in the gesture of setting in notion the Wheel of Law (dharmachakra mudra)

A group of six gold hairpins, Ming to Qing dynasty Varying sizes from 10.6 cm to 16.0 cm long (6). To compare a similar flat pin to the ' guanyin ' piece in this lot, also with a chased ornament applied to the beaten gold sheet cut at the top with slender

J. Mochelle, 18ct gold and enamel chatelaine jewellery suite with pocket watch, circa 1835; composed of a fancy link guard chain of textured design applied with black and white enamel to the obverse and reserve, length 1200 mm, a brooch en suite, length 40

A modern diamond ring by Alice Herald. Featuring one semi bezel set emerald cut diamond of reported weight 0.85 carats, H colour, VS2 clarity, GIA Diamond Dossier #1196163424, flanked by two pear shape diamonds of reported total weight 0.21 carats, surroun

Alexander Dick rare Colonial Australian silver cream jug, circa 1830, stamped 'A.D. N.S.W.' with anchor and castle, 10.5 cm high, 14 cm wide, 154 grams. Provenance: Shapiro Auctions, fine silver, jewellery & luxury design, 16 June 2014, lot 747.

A group of 19 gold and silver hairpins, Ming to Qing dynasty varying sizes from 7.7 cm to 17.5 cm long (19). The group of four pointy-legged hairpins with small decorative tops are called huatou zan, or the flower-head hairpin. They were popular during the

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

William Norrie (New Zealand) jewellery box, handsomely inlaid with native New Zealand timbers including, totara, puriri, mottled kauri, kohekohe, pukatea, rewarewa, white maire and others. Interior fitted with two lift out trays with original red cloth lin

Fope, 18ct two-tone gold jewellery suite. Comprising a collar of articulated fancy brick links, completed by a box clasp, signed Fope, length approximately 445 mm. A bracelet ensuite, length approximately 190 mm, gross weight approximately 158 grams.

18ct gold, tourmaline and diamond brooch/pendant, Haller Jewellery Company for Grima, circa 1968. Of abstract design, composed of overlapping rectangles of textured gold supporting an unpolished green and pink tourmaline crystal and accented by a claw-set

18ct gold, emerald and diamond bracelet, Omega, design attributed to Gilbert Albert, comprising of asymmetrical lines of textured annular links, the front decorated at intervals with circular-cut emeralds and brilliant-cut diamonds, the diamonds together w

Platinum & rose gold, white & pink diamond ring, featuring a central cushion cut diamond which the GIA certificate States is colour D, Internally Flawless and weighs 0.90ct, set each side is a cushion cut diamond, which the valuation States - colour 'Fancy

18ct gold, emerald and diamond brooch, Haller Jewellery Company, London, of open work foliate design, centring a cluster of nine claw-set brilliant-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 1.20 carats, surrounded by a textured gold surround accented wi