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A buff sandstone head, Avalokitesvara or Shiva, Khmer, Bayon period, late 12th/early 13th century, the Bayon period and Javamayan VII was dominated by Buddhism. This head probably originated as Avalokitesvara and was later modified to be Shiva as indicated

Cartier Le Cirque animalier Ref 3458 an 18ct white gold, enamel, mother of pearl, diamond and emerald-set limited edition no. 078/150 wristwatch, circa 2010 dial: black enamel applied with a stylised mother of pearl dragon embellished with pave-set diamond

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

18ct white gold, diamond, emerald and onyx 'Dame a la Panthere' necklace, Cartier centring a resting panther pave -set with brilliant-cut diamonds and accented with carved onyx spots, the eye set with a pear-shaped emerald, the nose and collar carved onyx,

18ct white gold, emerald and onyx 'Panthere' necklace, Cartier, centring a resting panther pave -set with brilliant-cut diamonds, the eye accentuated with a circular-cut emerald, the collar decorated with onyx, flanked by an annular link and half round spa

Yellow diamond, diamond and ruby dragon brooch, Buccellati, modelled as a fiercely ascending dragon, the scales designed as a lattice of boat-shaped motifs millegrain-set with brilliant-cut natural fancy yellow diamond, the tail and tendrils highlighted wi

Don Bradman's First Test Bat: Full size 'Duke & Son - Warren Bardsley' Cricket bat, signed to the reverse under the headings 1928 England and Australia - 19 signatures from the 1928-29 English team headed by Chapman, including Jardine, Tate (2), Hendren, L

Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. citrine, ruby and diamond 'Bird on a Rock' brooch, centring a bird modelled as a cockatoo surmounted with a gold plume, the body pave-set with brilliant-cut diamonds, the eye accented by a circular-cut ruby, perched abov

Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. diamond and gem-set grasshopper brooch, modelled as a leaping grasshopper, the abdomen and textured wings decorated with buff top pink sapphires to a collar embellished with blue sapphires, the femur and head pave-set wi

An aquamarine ring the large rectangular mixed-cut aquamarine, weighing approximately 94.30 carats, mounted in 18ct white gold, size S. Accompanied by GSL report no. AA61358/1, dated 10 October 2018, stating that the aquamarine is natural with strong indic

18ct gold, platinum, citrine, diamond and ruby 'Bird-on-a-Rock' brooch, Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co., modelled as a bird, pave-set with brilliant-cut diamonds, the eye accented by a circular-cut ruby, highlighted with a gold plume, perched above a c

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 Continental faience tureen and cover in the form of a pheasant, late 18th century, naturalistically modelled with its head turned to the side, with brown and tawny plumage, a blue neck and head with red ringed eye, the mound base moulded with a tree-stum

A superb 18th century hei tiki, one of the smallest but most delicate and beautiful of the hei tiki in the collection. This type I form carved in kawakawa variety stone displays rare serrated cut paua set into the eye rings suggesting significant age. The

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 rare and important Palestinian School Proskynetarion or Pilgrim's Memento, comprising images of the Holy Sepulchre within the City of Jerusalem, and numerous holy personages and scenes from Scripture. circa 1800, painted on canvas; laid down on new canva

A superb large and impressive 18th century hei tiki, a good example of a large early type II form carved in pale opaque inanga. The head shows a leftward orientation with shallow eye rings forming a wide flat nose and a mouth with tongue and two teeth. The

David Webb multi-gem and enamel humming bird brooch, modelled as a bird in flight, the eye collet-set with a pear-shaped ruby, the body highlighted with a South Sea cultured pearl, the textured feathers partially decorated at intervals with brilliant-cut d

18ct white gold, diamond, lacquer and emerald 'Panthere' pendant necklace, Cartier, designed as a circular plaque with a half round flange decorated at intervals with black lacquer inlay between pave -set brilliant-cut diamonds, portraying a panther facing

A Georgian hand painted miniature eye locket. Provenance: formerly the property of the Earl of Warwick, the embossed and engraved circular locket set with turquoise and a single seed pearl to the lid, the reverse set with a single diamond and emerald, open

18ct gold, emerald, ruby and onyx 'Chat Malicieux' brooch, van Cleef & Arpels, circa 1955, designed as a seated cat accented with a single cabochon emerald eye framed with diamonds, a cabochon ruby nose, the body decorated with a buff top black onyx, lengt

Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala 'Paadarin Jaa' art glass vase. Designed for and exhibited at the 1960 Milan Triennale. With engraved signature and minor chips to base. Height 30 cm. Literature: 'Tapio Wirkkala: eye, hand and thought.' Marianne Aav ed p.154. 'Fi

Webber's famous representation 'The Death of Captain Cook', original engraving, drawn by John Webber and engraved by F.Bartolozzi (figures) and W.Byrne (landscape). Published London 1 July 1785. Measuring 29.5 cm x 40 cm, including caption and plate impres

Ruby, emerald and diamond brooch, modelled from textured 18ct gold as a sunbird perched on a diamond-set branch, the bird's beak and throat grain-set with circular-cut diamonds, the body embellished with circular-cut emeralds and rubies, the eye highlighte

18ct gold, ruby, diamond and hardstone 'Squirrel' brooch, van Cleef & Arpels, circa 1955, modelled as a squirrel sitting on a branch eating a nut, the eye accented with a circular-cut ruby, to a brow framed with circular-cut diamonds, the stomach embellish

Dior, diamond and gem-set 'Rose Des Vents' bracelet, set with circular-cut diamonds, lapis lazuli, carnelian, malachite, turquoise, pink opal, tiger's eye and mother of pearl, stated total diamond weight 37 carats, signed Dior, French assay marks, numbered

A French bronze allegorical group emblematic of Industry, cast from a model by Emile Louis Picault (1833-1915), late 19th century/early 20th century, the naturalistic base inscribed 'E. Picault' on a square canted vert maurin marble base above a conforming

18ct gold, emerald, citrine and diamond brooch, Cartier, London, mid 20th century modelled as a stylised bird facing dexter perched on a branch, the eye collet-set with a step-cut emerald, the throat pave-set with circular-cut diamonds, the ribbed body emb

A rare carved wood Albatross hook, manaia figure carved to the wooden shank with cut paua eye embellishments. The body displays finely carved hae hae and pataki. Provenance: Webster collection, height 11 cm.

A rare 19th century greenstone hei tiki, greenstone is Kawakawa. The carving of this hei tiki is different, the neck is long and the body is a continuous smooth loop, with hourglass-shaped body holes. The oval head has shallow eye rings that are darkened,

Van Cleef & Arpels, diamond and gem-set 'Chat Malicieux' brooch, circa 1960, set with an onyx cabochon body, emerald eye accented with brilliant-cut diamond and ruby nose, signed Vca, numbered B1013X55, maker's mark for Pery & Fils, 18ct gold, weight 17.9g

A pre-European Maori carved pounamu hei tiki, with head turned to the right shoulder, hands clasped to thighs and with single tapered hourglass drilled suspension hole, the original being through the top of the head having broken through and then modified

Platinum, diamond and ruby brooch, retailed by Hancocks, London, modelled as a bird of paradise set throughout with brilliant and single-cut diamonds, the eye accented with a collet-set circular-cut ruby, the bird perched on a branch channel-set with bague

18ct gold, emerald, diamond, ruby and onyx 'Chat Malicieux' brooch, Van Cleef & Arpels, circa 1955, designed as a seated cat accented with a single cabochon emerald eye framed with diamonds, a cabochon ruby nose, the body decorated with a buff top black on

18ct gold and diamond 'Agrafe' bracelet, Cartier, modelled as a line of articulated brick links embellished with brilliant-cut diamonds, terminating in a hook and eye motif clasp pave-set with brilliant-cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.70 carats, leng

A French patinated bronze figure of Prometheus, on pedestal cast from the model by Jean Jules Cambos (1828-1917), late 19th century, signed to the rockwork base 'Cambos', on a rouge griotte marble circular moulded base and an oak pedestal carved to the bod

A Lindy bag by Hermes, styled in black leather with black crocodile shoulder strap, 30 x 20 x 14 cm, with twilly and original box. In excellent to pristine condition. To the untrained eye, it may appear brand new. Rain protection sleeve included and dustba

A pair of Maori carved architectural panels (Maihi), carved panels painted red. The apex ends feature three manaia figures with a band of takarangi (scroll designs) interspersed with manaia faces underneath. Plain uncarved section at midpoint. The projecti

Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala 'Paadarin Jaa' art glass vase. Designed for and exhibited at the 1960 Milan Triennale. With engraved signature and minor chips to base. Height 21.5 cm. Literature: 'Tapio Wirkkala: eye, hand and Thought.' Marianne Aav ed p.154. '

Jec &, Co., 14ct gold, diamond and gem set brooch, designed as a fluttering bird perched on a branch, the head and body detailed with circular-cut sapphires and a diamond set eye, with ruby and emerald floral decoration to the branch, signed Jec &, C

18ct gold, sapphire and diamond Panthere bangle, Cartier, circa 1990. The textured bangle, terminating in a double panther head, each with a sapphire set eye and diamond collar, signed and numbered 676764, accompanied by a Cartier pouch.

Custom made single pedestal desk c. 1993 bird's eye maple, walnut and brushed aluminium, the shaped top above a single bank of four drawers

Piaget gem-set and diamond novelty brooch, designed as a stylised parrot, the wings and tail feathers embellished by calibre-cut buff top peridots, amethysts and citrines, the pave-set diamond head accented by a circular-cut emerald eye, mounted in 18ct go

18ct gold, emerald, ruby and onyx 'Chat Malicieux' brooch, Van Cleef & Arpels, circa 1955, designed as a seated cat highlighted with a single cabochon emerald eye framed with diamonds, a cabochon ruby nose, the body accented with a buff top black onyx, len

A platinum tanzanite and diamond bracelet, set with four oval cut, three cushion cut, four pear cut and one emerald cut tanzanite (colour: vivid blue, clarity: eye clean) each tanzanite surrounded by round brilliant cut diamonds, the links also diamond set

Superb kotiate early 19th century whalebone short striking weapon of traditional form with manaia figure to butt, red inset to one eye and paua shell inset to other, length 33 cm

A Georgian hand painted miniature eye brooch, the hair compartment brooch with seed pearl surround, centered with a hand painted miniature of a male right eye, in 9ct gold, circa 1790. Provenance: Anne Schofield Antiques, Sydney - the John Swanton collecti

18ct gold, enamel and emerald 'Panthere' pendant necklace, Cartier, designed as a circular plaque with half round edge applied at intervals with black enamel portraying a panther facing dexter, the eye embellished with a pear-shaped emerald to a pierced su

19th century pouwhenua (long handled weapon), possible kohekohe hardwood, rounded rau (blade) with carved whiti towards botton of shaft, depicts a carved manaia paua inlay to one eye only, 152 cm

19th century birds eye full huon pine 8 drawer chest of drawers flanked by corbels on turned legs, 136 cm high, 127 cm wide, 58 cm deep,

A 14ct white gold blue sapphire and diamond floral necklace, twenty-five sapphire set flower clusters (eye clean clarity), alternating between sapphire and diamond links, push clasp with safety catch, TSW 30.10ct, TDW 4.63ct, (H-J colour, SI2-I2 clarity),

Alessandro Pianon (Italian, 1931-1964), Pulcino Glass Sculpture, c. 1960, for Vistosi, square shape olive green glass body, with internal applied murrines in blue and orange, with millefiori glass eyes, raised up on copper wire feet, one eye possibly reatt

Tony White 18ct gold, sapphire and diamond necklace, property from the estate of a private Sydney collector, composed of a line of oval curblinks centring a collet-set heart-shaped sapphire weighing approximately 3.30 carats, flanked by a row of pave-set b

Sapphire, diamond, mother of pearl and onyx brooch, Piaget, circa 1970, modelled as a bird perched on an onyx branch, its body set throughout with circular-cut sapphires, its tail set with circular-cut and baguette sapphires tipped by mother of pearl accen

Audemars Piguet a lady's 18ct white gold, tiger's eye and diamond-set backwind bracelet watch case 57615 circa 1970, manual winding movement, fully jewelled, tiger's eye dial, diamond-set hands, oval-shaped case, bezel set with numerous round brilliant-cut

Tiffany & Co., pair of enamel fish cufflinks, c. 1969-1970, each featuring an 18ct yellow gold stylised blue enamel fish with blue sapphire eye and round brilliant cut diamonds, bead set tail, signed 'Tiffany & Co. 18K', with Tiffany & Co. Box, 25.96 grams

Girard Perregaux cat's eye Ref 80486 a stainless steel and diamond set wristwatch with date circa 2010, dial: engine-turned grey, calibre: automatic, 27 jewels, case: stainless steel, oval-shaped diamond-set bezel, with display back, Closure: Girard Perreg

A cat's eye Chrysoberyl and diamond ring, centrally set with a cat's eye chrysoberyl cut en cabochon of 19.40cts, with four fan shaped mounts with diamond detail, mounted in 18ct white gold, ring size L

A 1947 Jane Brenkley carved and decorated waka huia, the hinged lid carved with a central stylised figure flanked by two tiki form masks, cat's eye inserts, the ground with spiral designs, the exterior entirely decorated with further stylised Maori designs

Emerald and diamond set 18ct yellow gold earrings with folding post, clips and butterfly backs. Approx 2@ emerald cut natural emeralds strong green colour some eye visible inclusions sizes: 12.00 x 9.50 x 5.42 mm &11.70 x 9.70 x 5.23 mm, 28x round brillian

19th century birds eye huon pine chest of drawers with serpentine top drawer above 7 drawers flanked by carved pilasters on turned legs, 141 cm high, 117 cm wide, 55 cm deep

18ct gold, bronze, diamond and ruby brooch/pendant, Chaumet, Paris, modelled in bronze as the stylised head of a wild boar, the eye accented by a collet-set ruby, the gold tusks and mane partially pave-set with diamonds, approximately 49 x 46 mm, signed Ch

Large link gold chain and two bracelets., a 3+1 figaro curb link chain 54 cm long in 18ct white and yellow gold. Weight: 45.1 grams. A 3+1 figaro curb link bracelet 20.5 cm long in 18ct white and yellow gold. Weight: 19.1 grams. One birds eye curb link bra

Set (6) late 19th century French Japonisme side chairs, by Gabriel Viardot. Comprising three pairs, each with a well carved dragon above a pierced splat with various geometric motifs, above a square seat upholstered in yellow & polychrome-embroidered silk.

A novelty brooch, by Cartier, modelled as a bird perched and facing right, the textured body and wings with fine feather detail, enhanced by red enamel accents, to a circular-shaped sapphire eye, signed Cartier Paris, numbered 013337, maker's mark, French

An Empire style bronze mounted marble pedestal, the revolving square top above a wreath and anthemion frieze and supported by three female herms with paw feet, on a conforming pedestal with gadrooned and patera mounts, height 117.5 cm, width 31 cm, depth 3

An exotic skin rectangular mini shoulder bag by Chanel, styled in navy blue lizard leather with gold metal hardware and conforming woven chain and leather shoulder strap, 20x 12 x 6 cm. In excellent to pristine condition. To the untrained eye, it may appea

18ct gold, diamond and gem-set 'Naturalia' ring, Bulgari, circa 1990 of naturalistic fish motif, the head highlighted by a circular-cut ruby eye framed by pave-set brilliant-cut diamonds, the body accented with a cabochon green tourmaline between shoulders

18ct gold and emerald 'Panthere' brooch, Cartier, modelled as a striding panther with emerald-set eye, length approximately 48 mm, signed Cartier, maker's marks, numbered 778073. Accompanied by a Cartier pouch.

A carved soapstone figure of an ascetic and stand Qing Dynasty, 19th century the emaciated figure scantily clad in a dhoti draped around his waist, seated on rockwork, holding a staff in one hand, a pile of scrolls on a ledge nearby, his head gazing forwar

19th century birds eye huon pine 7 drawer chest of drawers flanked by carved corbels angled pilasters on turned legs with huon pine secondary timber, 121 cm high, 123 cm wide, 60.5 cm deep

A pair of cat's eye chrysoberyl and diamond cocktail earrings, each earring featuring a central cluster of seven cat's eye chrysoberyl cut en cabochon, within a scalloped surround detailed with round brilliant cut diamonds, to intricately engraved clip fit

A fine pair of Aesthetic movement leadlight and stained glass windows, later 19th century, with leadlight borders and mihrab and fan motifs in muted amber pink and lemon green tones dotted with bull's eye motifs, centred with finely painted panels of stork

14ct yellow gold pink sapphire and diamond line bracelet, featuring, 42 oval cut, purplish-pink sapphires (32.98ct TSW, eye clean clarity-slightly included), 4 claw set, with 84 round brilliant cut, diamonds (1.90ct TDW), 4 claw set. The bracelet has a box

Gubelin, 18ct gold, paua shell, enamel and diamond brooch, designed as an exotic bird in flight, the body set with paua shell, the wings, head and tail with multicolour enamel, the beak, head and eye detailed with brilliant-cut diamonds, Gubelin maker's ma

14ct gold, diamond and multi-gem brooch, Tiffany & Co., circa 1950, modelled as a stylised bird perched on a branch claw-set with a brilliant-cut diamond, the eye accented with a circular-cut ruby, the body decorated with a spherical chalcedony bead the op

A diamond bird brooch, the finely detailed duck having wings set with round brilliant cut diamonds totalling 1.10cts, and the body set with champagne diamonds totalling 0.80cts, with a ruby set eye, in two tone 18ct gold.

A lion foot stool by Hunt leather, height 50 cm and length 60 cm, in excellent to pristine condition. To the untrained eye, it may appear brand new.

Cartier , 18ct gold novelty brooch, designed as a prancing horse set with a cabochon ruby eye, signed Cartier, maker's mark Jc, numbered, UK import marks, accompanied by maker's box weight 15.5 gm, measuring 5.5 x 4 cm

Lalaounis 18ct gold and gem set lion head bangle, stamped K18, Greece, Lalaounis, of hinged cylindrical design with lion head terminals, each with ruby inset eyes and thirty small diamonds to the body, set above a single large round cut ruby and nine emera

A pair of French diamond and gem set drop earrings, each earring comprising a diamond set domed fitting, with interchangeable tiger's eye, lapis lazuli, malachite and onyx carved drops, to clip fittings, French hallmarks, in 18ct gold.

Emerald and diamond set 18ct yellow gold pendant approx 1@ emerald cut natural emerald strong green colour,some eye visible inclusions 13.40 x 10.50 x 7.71 mm. 18x round brilliant cut diamonds total weight 1.80ct calculated, G colour, VS-Si clarity. 10 gra

Australian colonial birds eye huon pine side table with faceted column and trefoil base, 2 molding edges missing, 68 cm diameter, 72 cm high

A 14ct white gold sapphire and diamond floral bracelet, matching the above necklace, TSW 6.99ct eye clean clarity, TDW 0.94ct, G-H colour, SI2-I2 clarity, push clasp with safety catch, length 18 cm.

14ct white gold sapphire and diamond bangle, featuring centre, 13 oval cut, purplish-pink sapphires (12.44ct TSW, eye clean), 4-claw set, with 172 round brilliant cut diamonds (2.18ct TDW, G-H, SI1-I2), shared claw set. Features hinged closure with one box

A 14ct white gold sapphire and diamond bracelet, set with seventy round cut, deep blue sapphires (eye clean), claw set with sixty-eight round brilliant cut diamonds (Colour H-J, Clarity PI1), push clasp with safety catch, TSW 3.87ct, TDW 2.77ct.

A 14ct white gold, emerald and diamond halo line bracelet, twenty-six emerald cut bluish green emeralds (eye visible inclusions) claw set in yellow gold, each emerald surrounded by a halo of round brilliant cut diamonds, push clasp with safety catch, TEW 6

Tiffany & Co., articulated fish and hook cufflinks, each featuring a stylised fish and hook design with a round brilliant cut ruby eye bezel set in 18ct yellow gold, stamped '© Tiffany & Co', '750', 13.63 grams

A stylish contemporary Ravissant silver five piece tea and coffee service, the four piece set designed by a leading Dutch silversmith Jan Van Nouhuys, the tray by Paul Binder. CIRCA 1980/1990, the service includes: coffee pot, tea pot, sugar, cream and tra

An impressive French Napoleon III Meuble d'Appui buffet, lavishly inlaid with brass, ivory and mother of pearl swags, birds, snakes, potted plants etc, variegated red marble top, bronze framing, reeded column to each side, the interior with birds eye maple

A 19th century taiaha (fighting staff), Arero (tongue) carved with rauponga spirals. The upoko (head) with offset circular cut paua eye embellishments. Slender tapering shaft with rounded end. Center section of the top lip missing on one side. Height 152 c

Harriet Glen, 18ct gold, amethyst and sapphire brooch; modelled as an eagle perched on a branch, the body set with a kite shaped briolette-cut amethyst, the eye detailed with a circular-cut sapphire, signed H.G. For Harriet Glen, London marks circa 2006, m

An enamel and diamond bird brooch, the finely detailed bird with its body and plumage set with single cut diamonds and coloured enamel and a ruby set eye, in 18ct gold. Condition: the brooch presents in very good overall condition, with all enamel intact a

A cat's eye chrysoberyl and diamond ring, the oval-shaped cat's eye cabochon weighing 6.33 carats, of yellowish green hue, set within a cluster or round brilliant and tapered baguette-cut diamonds, diamonds approximately 0.80 carat total, mounted in platin

A fine French inlay and parquetry rosewood bureau plat, 19th century, of serpentine profile with a fine central floral bouquet upon a woven parquetry design, with cross banding, stringing and floral whorls to the corners, a single bird's eye maple lined dr

14ct bi-colour gold, diamond and emerald brooch/pendant, modelled as the profile of a roaring lion with a polished gold mane, the face and ear pave-set with single-cut diamonds, the eye collet-set with an oval-shaped emerald cabochon, the diamonds and emer