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Harry Davis (Royal Worcester) a very rare globular shaped lidded pot pourri vase painted with lions painted with an unusual African scene of lions stalking distant prey, a large male and a smaller female perched on craggy rocks watching a scattered herd of

A 'Longquan' celadon garden seat Ming dynasty of barrel form, the sides decorated with an openwork frieze of Buddhist lions among flowering stems and cloud scrolls, between bands of key fret and further flowering sprays, the slightly domed top carved with

A finely carved Indian ivory bridge depicting lions and elephants on a fitted wooden stand with case. Length of tusk: 88 cm

A very fine Louis XIV commode, attributed to master Cabinetmaker Thomas Hache (1664-1747), the Hache family was a celebrated dynasty of cabinetmakers from the city of Grenoble at the foot of the French Alps. Led by Noel Hache (1630-1675), the Son of a mast

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 French ormolu and verde marble figural mantel clock, early 19th century, the English double fusee movement by Bentley and Beck, Royal Exchange, London modelled as a young couple embracing, the 12 cm white enamel dial with Roman numerals, signed Bentley a

An impressive pair of Victorian composite stone recumbent lions, English 19th century Provenance: Aquired in England via Robert Holden London, 50 cm, high 110 cm, long

Nathan Buckley's 2002 Grand Final guernsey. The guernsey worn by Buckley in the 2002 Grand Final against the Brisbane Lions. Buckley won the Norm Smith Medal for best on ground, despite his team losing the game. This has only happened on three other occasi

A near pair of Derby 'dry-edge' soft paste porcelain lions, recumbant on a oval base, possibly modelled by Agostino Carlini, circa 1752-55. Height 10 cm. Provenance: The Robin Barkla collection

A Himalayan gilt bronze figure of Buddha Sakyamuni, 16th /17th century, seated on a lotus base in the 'calling earth to witness' position, seated on a matched waisted pedestal supported by lions, the pedestal possibly earlier in date. 25.8 cm high overall,

A pair of fabulous carved and giltwood rampant lions, Italian 17th century, 77 cm high 55 cm wide

J. J. Ducel and Fils (Maitre de Forges a Paris), pair of French cast iron garden lions, c. 1840, each lion striding forward with its mouth open looking to the left, both stamped 'J. J. Ducel Ms de Forges Paris', height 91 cm, width 116 cm, depth 36 cm. Pro

A pair of large mirror image famille rose covered vases, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 19th century, the vases of baluster form with twin lion mask and ring handles and domed lids surmounted by guardian lions. Each decorated in fencai enamels and gilding with

Regency rosewood circular tilt top breakfast table brass inlaid border on hexagonal column, brass inlaid concave base on lions paw feet 121 cm diameter

Impressive pair of 19th century Chinese famille verte temple lions. Provenance: Purchased Webb's auction, October 1993, Estate of Noel & Margaret Dick, originally from the well-known Chinese garden of Mr D Fergusion of Kerikeri. They were sited for many ye

A Sino-Tibetan gilded bronze figure of a seated Shakyamuni, Qing dynasty, in dhyanasana on a lotus base above a stepped plinth supported by lions, his right hand extended in bhumisparsa mudra and his left held in dhyana mudra, wearing a sanghati with beade

A good early 19th century Lancet shaped walnut bracket clock by Barraud London, gilt metal mounted and ebony line inlaid walnut case, the upper front section supported by columns, with lions mask side handles and red silk-lined pierced gilt metal side soun

Fine antique late Victorian longcase clock, possibly by and in the manner of J Bennett, fitted with a complex 8 bell & 5 gong movement, the arched silver dial with pierced gilt metal spandrels, moon phase, subsidiary seconds, silent or chime dial, very are

A jade and ruby pendant, the finely carved jade depicting a citron with two confronted lions and a string of coins, suspended on a ruby and diamond surmount. 18ct yellow gold. Weight 27.30 grams. Length 7.2 cm.

A good Chinese bronze mirror, late Ming-early Qing dynasty, 17th century, the stand heavily cast in the form of a mysterious animal, possibly a 'Xiezhi' in a resting position with the front left leg kneeling, head turning back, two 'ruyi' shaped clouds on

A large Chinese blue and white circular plaque, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 19th century, decorated with seven guardian lions chasing brocade balls, surrounded by flames. Diameter 47 cm, depth 1 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Professor Bill and Ngaere Geddes,

An Indian or Bangladeshi black stone figure of green Tara, Pala style, circa 10th century, seated on a double lotus throne in lalitasana with pendant right leg, the hands held in dharmacakra mudra. The double lotus throne further raised on a stepped angula

A Transitional style kingwood marble topped commode, French circa 1900 the rectangular breccia violet marble top with shaped edge above a scroll and foliate cast bronze frieze drawer above two further long drawers with gilt bronze beaded framing, above a s

18ct gold necklace the links designed as a series of stylised lions interspersed by circular plaques embossed to the front with either a lion's head or the head of a horned and bearded satyr, completed by Albert swivel clasps, gross weight approximately 12

Pair of Chinese Qing carved stone lions, male and female figures with well-moulded whorls of hair and extended claws, the bases moulded with hare and deer in high relief against ground chiselled with cloud pattern, 18th century, 101 cm high. Provenance: Ly

An early 20th century Italian carved alabaster and marble figural lamp, by P. Conti carved with three winged putti holding a large circular dome with engraved lion frieze above their heads, mounted on a triform plinth base with lions paw feet, signed to th

A pair of Japanese giltwood Shishi / Komainu figures, Edo period (1603-1868), circa 18th/19th century, modelled as seated Buddhist guardian lions, one with mouth open, the other closed and with a crested head, both carved from joined wooden pieces, with ge

A fine Chinese silk embroidered panel, Qing Dynasty, 19 th century, decorated with exotic birds and butterflies in flight, a peacock resting on a rock platform and a pair of Buddhist lions chasing a brocade ball, mounted in a huali frame supported in a har

Two Indian silvered throne chairs, each of impressive proportions, ornately cast with lion mounted arms and crests, the padded seat above a conforming frieze raised on lions paw cabriole legs, the tallest 159 cm high. Provenance: Reputedly from the Gol Est

A pair of patinated and gilt bronze candleabra, Directoire period in the form of caryatides raised on plinths with applied neoclassical motifs of lions and urns. French circa 1795. 58.5 x 13 x 15 cm

Bill Kelly's Australian test Team jersey, 1914, with a kangaroo and the year embriodered in silk on the left breast, framed and glazed, overall 99 x 88.5 cm. A highly important and extremely rare relic from the second tour to Australia and New Zealand of t

A large high quality hand knotted Persian Khorasan carpet, of unusual design and decoration, the large central shield shaped medallion decorated with standing and recumbent deer, the field ornately decorated with panels including lions of Ethiopia, scarab

A gilt copper figure of Buddha Shakyamuni, Nepal, 18th/19th century seated in dhyanasana on a lotus base over a throne supported by a lion and lioness, his right hand lowered in bhumisparsa mudra and the left in varada mudra, wearing loosely draped robes i

An exceptional quality large 19th century Japanese Meiji Tokyo signed bronze figured animalier group depicting elephant being attacked by two lions, the elephant having ivory tusks all of the finest detail and quality supported on a naturalistic carved che

An impressive pair of cast iron lions raised on a graduated stone plinth, French, 19th century, 85 cm high, 85 cm wide, 57 cm deep

A pair of bronze sleeping lions, after the originals by Antonio Canova, the recumbent beasts on integral rectangular bases. Height 55 cm, width 49 cm, length 114 cm. Other notes: the travertine originals guard the tomb of Pope Clement XIII in St Peter's Ba

A gilt bronze figure of Dipankara Buddha, Nepal, late 19th century, (2), standing on a lotus pedestal, the right arm raised in vitarkamudra and the left lowered in varadamudra, the removable figure supported on a stepped rectangular base backed with an ela

A four-panel embellished hard wood screen, 20th century, each panel inlaid with various materials including, mother-of-pearl, bone, soapstone and wood with polychrome decoration, to depict birds and animals beside plants and rockwork, the upper section wit

A fine Qing period ornately carved table, the circular top with a band carved foliate, on a carved column with the base carved with birds and Tibetan lions. 381 cm high, 138 cm wide

An Italian walnut side cabinet, 17th century. rectangular, with a single frieze drawer above a panelled door flanked by reeded styles, raised on a plinth base with lions paw feet, 64 x 91.5 x 33 cm Provenance: de-accessioned from the collections of the Nat

An early/mid-20th century French bureau plat, the traditional multiple serpentine top with cut brass and white metal fancy inlay to the central section, centred with a queen in a carriage drawn by two lions, ornate scrolling floral framing, strung banded b

A mid 19th century Anglo-Indian rosewood centre table, the circular tilt-top with gadrooned edge over a reeded frieze, supported on a central lobed and reeded column with three scrolled supports on a tri-form platform, raised on lions paw feet, lacking cas

A fine and rare pair of Regency period neoclassical gilt bronze tazza, with cut glass liners, each with three monopedic winged lions around a column with a palmette capital, mounted on a classically fluted pedestal base. English circa 1815. 34.5 cm x 25 cm

A fine quality American 1920s serpentine mahogany cased Regina phone, the lift top with shell and carved lions head and paw supports. Plays music box discs and 78 records.

A pair of 17th century oak torcheres carved as rampant lions, with polychrome remnants, 74 cm high

A limestone garden seat carved with lions paw detail French 19th century 50 cm high, 148 cm wide, 45 cm deep

Most impressive antique French carved Baroque two height buffet bookcase, the arched glazed top mounted with a carved deer's head with antlers, the sides carved with whole palm trees. The base of canted design, carved with animal heads mounts in the form o

Rare antique George III hallmarked sterling silver globe tea urn and burner, fitted with lions mask and drop ring handles, on a revolving stand, raised on shaped quatrefoil base with bun feet, bright cut decoration and engraved rampant horse crest, Earls c

A fine and rare pair of Regency period neoclassical gilt bronze tazza, with cut glass liners, each with three monopedic winged lions around a column with a palmette capital, mounted on a classically fluted pedestal base. English circa 1815. 34.5 x 25 cm. P

A pair of bronze lions, large decorative garden or temple Statues, ex Stamford Plaza, north Tce, Adelaide, height 1m

A Chinese bronze pair of guardian lions, Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). The female lion depicted in the traditional manner with a cub tucked under her paw, as a symbol of nurture, the male with an embroidered ball, indicating power and supremacy, each with a fi

A George III sterling silver candlestick, possibly Walter Tweedie, London, circa 1819, heavily cast, the ornate column mounted with two eagles and accented with foliage, lion leads and scrolls, the shaped base of generous proportions also heavily decorated

A Russian parcel-gilt silver cup and cover, bearing marks for Ignaty Sazikov, St Petersburg, circa 1865, the cover with trefoil finial with three open mouthed lions, situated on a lobed foot with strapwork surround, the tapering body is applied with two va

Ivory and gourd cricket cage Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) moulded of tapering hexagonal form, featuring floral arrangements in vases interspersed by inscription, surmounted by an ivory double-tiered rim with pierced tortoise shell cover, worked in reticulation

A Victorian silver claret jug well modelled with winged mythological figures, lions head, foliate swags and scrolls surrounding vacant cartouches, ivory filets and gilt interior, Martin, Hall & Co. Ltd., London 1880. Height 37 cm. Weight 1312gms

A fine George III mahogany twin pillar D end dining table with one additional leaf on fluted sabre legs with brass lions paw feet and castors, seating 6-8

A pair of composite lions on stands each standing figure naturalistically cast, raised on a steel plinth, the figures; 103 x 90 cm, each plinth; 107. 5 x 100. 5 x 46 cm

A pair of carved stone lions, 'Shishi', architectural ornaments which originated in Chinese Buddhism. This pair once in the sitting room of Fairwater 46 cm wide x 16 cm deep x 41.5 cm high (2).

A jadeite snuff bottle of upright tapering form, the shoulders carved with three cash supported on two lions using the russet markings in the otherwise bright green stone, stopper 4.6 cm high

An impressive pair of reconstituted stone recumbent lions. 70 cm high, 132 cm long, 43 cm wide

A pair of gilded copper snow lions, from an arch above a temple door destroyed by Chinese soldiers, housed in later frame, 38 cm high, measured without frame

A large and impressive pair of Japanese stoneware wakashishi (lions) inscribed, 19th century, 45 cm high

A late 19th century Italian Renaissance style walnut centre table with inset marble top, with carved acanthus leaf decoration, upon shaped trestle ends, with dragon heads and central putti, terminating in a moulded H stretcher with four turned baluster upr

A Japanese Warabe Gusoku (Boy's armour), Edo period, the suji-kabuto in lacquer to replicate iron with a two-stage lacquer shikoro (neck protection), the bottom stage in gold scrolling wave design having a kuwagata-dai of stylised antlers and sun, the leat

A good Chinese conical blue and white bowl, Shunzhi Period 1644-1661, well painted with three Buddhist lions interspersed by peony, brown dressed rim, Jiajing six character mark, fitted hardwood stand and box. 5.8 cm high, 17 cm diameter. Provenance: Acqui

Thirteen sterling silver figures of animals, Stuart Devlin, London, variously 1973-1981, comprising two cockatoos, two deer, two lions, a rabbit, a donkey, an owl, a panther, a camel, a bear and a pair of putto, the cockatoo 5 cm high, 1,076g in total

A Ming style polychrome jar, the steeply rounded sides painted with Buddhist lions in a continuous landscape between floral and diaper borders, Wanli mark, 13 cm wide

Fine George II sterling silver circular footed salver, hallmarked, London, 1748, Peter Taylor, the cast border interspersed with masks, grapes and foliage, centering a coat of arms, raised on four fruit and foliate cluster feet, total weight 994gm, d 33 cm

Barry John's British & Irish lions jersey, red with embroidered logo, number '10' on reverse, signed on collar. [Barry John played 25 Tests for Wales and 5 Tests for British & Irish lions 1966-72].

A Chinese Shiwan model of Buddhist lions playing; Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 19th century; carved as a Buddhist lioness playing with her cubs, together with a fitted hardwood stand. 23 cm high

An 1805-Pattern stirrup hilt dress sword for the Royal Navy, early 19th century, the gilt brass hilt langets with foul anchor with crown over, shaped wire-bound grip and lions head pommel with half-back mane, the leather scabbard with gilt brass fittings a

A Biedermeier flame birch sofa, Swedish, circa 1860, upholstered in a champagne toned geometric satin chenille, the scroll top with tapering arms, standing on lions paw feet each resting on a platform base, length of back 177 cm

Pair of antique French Gustave Michael Pillig, Grand Tour well carved recumbent marble lions, on black marble bases, approx 14 cm high, 24 cm long, 8 cm deep & the other slightly smaller (2)

A pair of massive Oriental ceramic temple lions, sancai glazed, in traditional poses, the male with forepaw upon a brocade ball, the female with paw upon a pup, on conforming draped square plinths. Some old damage. 51 x 42 x 107 cm.

A fine Regency mahogany sofa, the back carved with eagle heads to either end, wide arched armrests, the front uprights with floral cornucopia on lions paw feet

Indian carved ivory lamp, mid 20th century, with wonderful pierced shade accented with elephant finial and shaped tassles, the base decorated with scenes of fighting lions, elephants, tigers and deer, the whole raised on four elephant form feet, height 46

An antique Continental elm cassone, 16th to 17th century, possibly Spanish, with antique key, the flat topped cassone with wrought iron strapping and original hinges, with decorative inked roundels under the lid depicting double headed eagles, with lions a

An elaborate bureau bookcase. Fall front writing bureau, with two door fitted cabinet over three drawer chest, teak with very elaborate camel bone inlay on foliage, ducks & doves front feet carved lions paws, Gujarat India

A large carved giltwood overmantel mirror, French late 19th century the rectangular bevelled plate within an acanthus carved frame with foliate scroll carved mounts to the base with lions' heads, with a floral carved cornice with a central cartouche, 175 c

Mid 19th century Anglo-Indian 2 seat settee. With elaborate reticulated carving of flowers and vines, with birds and lions hiding in the foliage. With later red paint and upholstery. Provenance: Luciano Sita collection, Sydney.

Royal Doulton vase baluster shaped. Decorated with lions Stalking amongst rocks. The neck gilded with lace design. Signed H (Harry) Tittensor, stamped flambe to base, '1847'. Height 35 cm

A Chinese fine carved ivory chess set with playing board mid 20th century the set is ivory and coloured ivory the back playing pieces are carved as matched pairs the pawns are individually carved depicting figures on horseback, mythical lions and various o

A pair of fine concrete garden/entrance griffins, with wings, feathers, lions' feet and ears back. Height 55 cm.

Willie John McBRIDE's British & Irish lions Jersey, red with embroidered logo, number '5' on reverse, signed on collar 'To Jack, Bill Mcbride'. [Willie John McBride played 63 Tests for Ireland and 17 Tests for British & Irish lions 1962-75].

1930 British Lions Rugby Jersey # 28 FD Prentice, a blue British Lions jersey from their 1930 tour of New Zealand and Australia. The jersey is # 28 - the tour number of captain the forward FD (Doug) Prentice. The number is white with no patch. The badge on

Antique French Empire mahogany bed, fitted with fine gilt bronze mounts in the form of sea horses, lions heads, and scrolling tendrils, 138 cm wide

Pair of Chinese Republic (1912-1949) ivory figures, depicting temple lions, male and female, each seated on a plinth and baring their teeth, he with paw on a ball, she with paw on a cub, both signed to base, 19 cm high. Ex: Private collection Sydney

William and Mary walnut and oak elbow chair, c. 1692, the top rail carved with a bust of Queen Mary and initials of unknown owner, amongst acanthus leaves, cane back and seat, front legs carved with winged lions, raised on four legs joined by stretchers, h

A carved Indian ivory tusk depicting lions and elephants in battle, fitted as a lamp. Length 52 cm.

A pair of carved stone garden Lions with orbs, 62 cm high

Fine quality George IV sterling silver 4 piece tea & coffee set, melon shaped with acanthus decorated bodies, handles and spouts, the pots with melon finials to the lids, on leaf and lions paw feet, Dublin 1827, maker James Fray, approx 2344 grams

A Chinese white jade carved lion and a young, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) it is finely carved with two lions, one big one small side by side, the big one is biting a lingzhi fungus branch, the jade is with a white tone with areas of russet 5 cm long. Provenan

Pair of green cast iron urns moulded with sphinxes, lions heads, and female masks, 80 cm high each

An Indian ivory table lamp, the central column well carved with elephants and lions, surmounted by a deity. (minor losses) Height 81 cm

A gold Hercules knot necklace, Ilias Lalaounis, hand woven, lions head terminals, 18ct yellow gold. Weight 31.5 grams. Length 44 cm. Signed IL. Makers mark, stamped Greece, 750, numbered A21. French maker's mark

A pair of Chinese grey stone guardian lions song Dynasty or later, the strongly carved lions modelled with lotus pedestals on their backs, with fine incised detailing throughout, each approximately 34 cm high, 35 cm wide, 16 cm deep