Robert Prenzel Australian blackwood blanket box, carved with gumnuts, leaves and branches, early 20th century, ink stamp 'Toorak Road' label to base, 45 cm high, 90 cm wide, 46 cm deep
A carved hardwood portrait panel of an Indigenous Australian man by Robert Prenzel, signed, early 1920s, Bust-length, carved in very high relief, the bare-chested man in a laughing expression, stained dark brown, in its original fiddleback blackwood frame…
Exquisite Faunal and Floral Carved Oak Mirror Frame
A very large Faunal and floral carved oak mirror frame by Robert Prenzel, 1905-1910, a plate frame of 'Sansovino' type, the toprail with a figure of a cockatoo alighting on a crest of two overlaid escutcheons pierced by a spray of fruiting foliage and…
Robert Prenzel Oak Bookcase with Eucalyptus Carving, 1929
An oak low book-case by Robert Prenzel, 1929, the rectangular top with a low back and bevelled edge above a single cabinet door flanked by adjustable open shelves, the panelled door finely carved in relief with a spray of eucalyptus with open flowers and…
Robert Prenzel's 'Juanju', Waluningma tribe portrait
Robert Prenzel (1866-1941), 'Juanju', a woman of the Waluningma tribe, Gilbert River, North Queensland, after J.W. Lindt, black chalk, ink, watercolour, and paint on paper, signed and dated lower right: Robt. Prenzel 1922, 56 x 38.5 cm, Other Notes: The…
1922 Carved Blackwood Portrait of Indigenous Australian Woman
A carved blackwood portrait of an Indigenous Australian woman, twice signed and dated 1922, long bust-length, carved in very high relief, modelled undraped and with a pensive expression, stained dark brown, incised signature and date 'R. Prenzel south…
Carved Oak Long-Case Clock by Treede & Prenzel (1897)
A carved oak long-case clock by Treede & Prenzel, dated 1897, the painted wood Roman numeral dial within an impressive oak case carved in German Renaissance revival manner, the door of the trunk carved with the date 'A.D. 1897', the case carved in relief…
Indigenous Australian Portrait Panels by Robert Prenzel (1921)
A pair of carved mountain ash portrait panels of an Indigenous Australian man and woman by Robert Prenzel, both signed and dated 1921, both bust-length, carved in very high relief, the bare-chested man in a laughing expression, the woman wearing a scarf…
Kookaburras on Eucalyptus Branch
A carved Australian blackwood panel of two kookaburras by Robert Prenzel, signed and dated 1922, the rectangular panel carved in deep relief with two kookaburras perched on a eucalyptus branch with nuts to its end, the panel ground with a fine…
Carved Kookaburra by Robert Prenzel, Circa 1920
A carved mountain ash figure of a kookaburra by Robert Prenzel, circa 1920, naturalistically carved perched on a branch, the base root wood, 45 cm high, 43 cm wide, 20 cm deep. Provenance: acquired directly from Robert Prenzel in the 1920s by Gordon…
Grand Blackwood Fire Surround and Overmantle
Robert Prenzel (attributed) impressive fire surround and overmantle, carved blackwood, late 19th century. Originally made for Randal J. Alcock's house 'Crossakiel' 26 Kooyongkoot Road, Hawthorn, Melbourne. An imposing 308 cm high, 205 cm wide, 40 cm deep
Gothic-style Blackwood Coal Scuttle with Carvings and Porcelain Castors
Robert Prenzel (attributed), a fine Tasmanian blackwood coal scuttle of generous proportions, carved in the Gothic manner with winged grotesque to the top and stylised griffin with shield initials to the hinged fall front with original tin liner,…
Pair of Carved Hardwood Wall Cabinets
Two small carved hardwood wall hung cabinets in the manner of Robert Prenzel, early 20th century, of similar size and form, each with a rectangular top above a door enclosing an open compartment and a drawer, one with a door carved in relief with a…
Carved Australian Blackwood Settle by Robert Prenzel, 1908
A carved Australian blackwood settle by Robert Prenzel, circa 1908, of rectilinear design, the panelled back and closed arms above the hinged seat enclosing a storage compartment, the back and lower part of the front each with a pair of panels finely…
Robert Prenzel Carved Blackwood Double Bed
A carved blackwood double bed by Robert Prenzel, circa 1908, of rectilinear design, the headboard with a moulded toprail above a horizontal panel finely carved in relief with sprays of flowering and fruiting eucalyptus on a stippled ground, four plain…
Art Nouveau Blackwood Wardrobe by Robert Prenzel, 1908
A carved Australian blackwood wardrobe by Robert Prenzel, circa 1908, of two tall cupboards enclosing hanging compartments flanking a recessed central arrangement of a smaller cupboard, drawers, and open compartments, all on a plinth base, each of the…
Robert Prenzel Carved Australian Blackwood Wash Stand
A carved Australian blackwood wash stand by Robert Prenzel, circa 1908, the rectangular marble top with a high back and an asymmetrical arrangement of a small cupboard, drawer, and open compartment below, raised on tapering square supports, the back with…
Robert Prenzel Carved Blackwood Dressing Table, Circa 1908
A carved Australian blackwood dressing table by Robert Prenzel, circa 1908, the rectangular top with a high back supporting a swinging mirror above a pair of small drawers, a pair of frieze drawers and cupboards flanking a kneehole below, on a plinth base…
Robert Prenzel Carved Blackwood Chest of Drawers
A carved Australian blackwood chest of drawers by Robert Prenzel, circa 1908, with two small cupboards flanking an open compartment and a small drawer above three long drawers, on a plinth base, the top with a low Art Nouveau style pediment back finely…
Australian Carved Timber Hall Seat with Lift-Top Storage Base
Robert Prenzel (attributed) Australian carved timber hall seat with lift-top storage base impressively carved with gumnuts and leaves, early 20th century 123 cm high, 115 cm wide, 55 cm deep
Antique Oak Fire Screen with Wattle Blossoms
Treede & Prenzel antique fire screen, carved oak with hand-painted wattle blossoms signed 'Treede and Prenzel, 1 Sturt Street S.M. Europ. Lab', 87 x 83 cm
Treede & Prenzel Blackwood Corner Cabinet with Carvings
Robert Prenzel (Treede & Prenzel) fine Australian blackwood wall mounted corner cabinet with beautifully carved panel doors and unusual pivot hinge drawer, early 20th century stamped 'Treede & Prenzel, Sturt Street, South Melbourne' 140 cm high, 84 cm…
Carved Aboriginal Portrait Panels by Robert Prenzel
Robert Prenzel pair of carved portrait panels of an Aboriginal man and woman in a headscarf, superbly carved and mounted in Prenzel's signature carved timber frames signed 'Prenzel, 1919' and 'Prenzel, 1920' the larger 75 x 65 cm overall. Provenance: The…
Kookaburras on Eucalyptus Branch by Robert Prenzel
Robert Prenzel (1866-1941), two kookaburras perched on a Eucalyptus branch, carved panel, incised lower right: Robert Prenzel / 1935, 48 x 30 cm (57 x 38 cm framed)
Carved Kookaburra Panel in Original Frame
Robert Prenzel 'Kookaburra' carved timber panel in original carved framed, early 20th century, 61 x 72 cm
Gothic-style Longcase Clock by Treede & Prenzel, 1898
Robert Prenzel, rare longcase clock, carved Queensland black bean in the Gothic style with dated cartouche '1898', imported German movement, maker's stamp to the reverse of the pediment 'Treede & Prenzel, South Melbourne', 207 cm high, 37 cm wide, 16 cm…
Robert Prenzel's Australian Carved Fire Screen
Robert Prenzel superb fire screen adorned with carved kookaburras, gum blossoms, leaves and waratahs, early 20th century, 92.5 cm high, 99.5 cm wide, 39 cm deep. The Morgan Collection contains several fine examples of the wood carver's craft and artistry,…
Gumnut Carved Maple Centre Table
Robert Prenzel centre table, Queensland maple with carved gumnuts, leaves, blossoms and branches on four sides, early 20th century, 74 cm high, 92 cm wide, 58 cm deep
Smiling Aboriginal Man Plaque
A silvered plaque of a smiling Aboriginal man, after the original carved image by Robert Prenzel, 27 cm diameter
Robert Prenzel Carved Blackwood Panel
Robert Prenzel, gumnuts, blossoms and leaves, carved blackwood, early 20th century, most likely a panel removed from a piece of furniture, impressed stamp lower right 'Robert Prenzel' (possibly added later), 30 x 41 cm
Prenzel Carved Timber Frame, Early 20th Century
Robert Prenzel carved timber picture frame, early 20th century, 62 x 63 cm, internal size 20 x 51 cm
Robert Prenzel Kookaburra Chest
A Robert Prenzel chest, Robert Prenzel (1866-1941). C.1910. The relief carved panel to the front depicting a kookaburra on a leaf baring eucalyptus branch. The hinged lid with original brass fixings. Stamped to underside of box 'Robt Prenzel/Toorak Road, …
Prenzel's Palm Parrot Carved Panel
Robert Prenzel palm parrot carved panel, signed and dated lower right 'R. Prenzel 1912', 73 x 45 cm
Possum Mirror by Robert Prenzel
Robert Prenzel mirror, spectacularly carved with brushtail possum, gum nuts and leaves, workshop stamp on reverse 'Robt. Prenzel. Toorak Road, South Yarra. European Labour Only, 79 x 80 cm
Mythical Beast and Waterlilies Carved Panels
Robert Prenzel & Student two carved panels depicting a mythical beast and waterlilies, early 20th century., the left panel carved by Prenzel, the right a student copy., inscription verso attributing the copy to Mrs. Dowdell with a partially legible…
Carved Timber Panel with Gumnuts and Leaves
Robert Prenzel (school of), carved timber panel with gumnuts and leaves, early 20th century, 34 x 25 cm overall
Carved Cockatoo Wall Plaque by F.E. Striezel
Francis Edmond Striezel (1860-1935), Cockatoo', circa 1900, carved wood wall plaque, impressed maker's mark, 44 x 37 cm, German born Streizel emigrated to Australia in 1886 and worked with fellow German carver Robert Prenzel in Melbourne. Works by…
Arts & Crafts Water Lily Table
After Robert Prenzel (Australian, 1866-1941), Arts & Crafts occasional table, c. 1910, probably black bean, the top carved with water lilies flanked by two large leaves, height 60 cm width 114 cm depth 50 cm
Koala Relief Carving by Robert Prenzel
Robert Prenzel, (1866-1941) A rare relief carved panel depicting a koala perched on a leafy eucalyptus branch signed R. Prenzel 1917, 73 cm high, 50 cm wide.
Gothic Renaissance Blackwood Hall Chairs by Robert Prenzel
Robert Prenzel (1866-1941), a pair of blackwood carved hall chairs, in Gothic Renaissance style, the back panels depicting winged demons each holding a shield. The solid wood seats carved with Art Nouveau flowers set upon a base carved with dolphins.…
Kookaburra Carving by Robert Prenzel
Robert Prenzel, 1866-1941, Kookaburra' panel, 1926, Australian native hardwoods, naturalistically carved with a Kookaburra in side profile, perched on a Eucalyptus branch with gum nuts and leaves, within a rustic Queensland silky oak frame, inscribed…
Robert Prenzel Carver Chair with Orchid Carvings
School of Robert Prenzel carver chair, blackwood, early 20th century decorated with carved orchids monogram and dated 'E.Y.C. 6th Sept. 1904' 53 cm across the handles
Australian Blackwood Bookcase with Carved Gum Leaves
An early 20th century Australian blackwood dwarf bookcase, in the manner of Prenzel, the frieze carved with foliate decoration, above open shelves flanked by panelled doors, each carved with gum leaves and foliate, 139 cm high, 148 cm wide, 45 cm deep
Carved Aboriginal Portrait Panels by Robert Prenzel
Robert Prenzel (1866-1941): Two carved timber portrait panels of an Aboriginal man and a woman, signed and date lower right 1918, 62 x 56 cm
Gothic Renaissance Blackwood Settle, Dated 1903
Robert Prenzel (1866-1941) an important blackwood settle, dated 1903, the high back with and corbels at each end, above three panels, each finely carved in the Gothic Renaissance style, the outside left and right panels carved with Gryphons and inscribed…
Carved Madonna Figure by Robert Prenzel (1932)
Robert Prenzel (1866-1941). A rare carved Madonna figure, incised Robert Prenzel, Blackrock Vic.,1932, 168 cm high
Kookaburras on Eucalyptus Branch by Robert Prenzel
Robert Prenzel, (1866-1941) A rare relief carved panel depicting four kookaburras perched on a leafy eucalyptus branch signed R.Prenzel / 1926, 57.5 x 105 cm. Provenance: The collection of the Late Theodore Fink (1855-1942); thence by family descent
Robert Prenzel Koala Relief Panel, 1925
Robert Prenzel, (1866-1941) A rare relief carved panel depicting a koala perched on a leafy eucalyptus branch signed R. Prenzel / South Yarra VIC / 1925, 68 x 44.5 cm. Provenance: The collection of the late Theodore Fink (1855-1942); thence by family…
Prenzel's Griffins: Australian Blackwood Occasional Table
School of Robert Prenzel occasional table carved with griffins, Australian blackwood circa 1915. 48 cm high, 92 cm wide, 35 cm deep
Mountain Ash Kookaburra Fire Screen
Robert Prenzel (1866-1941) Mountain Ash fire screen, circa 1910, central panel depicting two kookaburras perched on gum nut branch, carved with a waratah motif, framing the two top edges, 87 x 76 cm
Blackwood Art Nouveau Pedestal by Robert Prenzel
Australian Art Nouveau carved blackwood pedestal from the workshop of Robert Prenzel. Height 117 cm, width 33 cm, depth 33 cm
Australian Federation Carved Timber Panel
Robert Prenzel, Carved timber panel of gumnuts, blossoms & leaves. Label verso 'Australian Federation carving. Formerly beloned to Misses McDonald'. Early 20th century. 27.5 cm x 56 cm
Antique Blackwood Settle with Carvings and Latin Inscription
Robert Prenzel (1866-1941), a blackwood settle, circa 1904-1909 the rectangular back inscribed with the Latin motto Pax Huic Domui - Peace be to this house - above a gryphon frieze, stylised scroll arms and a hinged seat, the front and sides carved with…
Carved Oak Table by Treede & Prenzel
A rare carved oak occasional table by Robert Prenzel and Johann Treede, Australian, late 19th/early 20th century, signed ?Treede & Prenzel, Sturt St., S.M, Europ. labor?. 72 cm high
Blackwood Prenzel-style Overmantle Mirror with Intricate Carvings
Heavily carved blackwood overmantle mirror in Prenzel style
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