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A 19th century German ivory plaque, depicting the Battle of…

German Ivory Plaque: Battle of Milvian Bridge

A 19th century German ivory plaque, depicting the Battle of Milvian bridge carved in high relief and framed within an oak 'Baroque' frame, the Battle of Milvian bridge is after the Raphael fresco in the Vatican Palace depicting the victory of the Roman…

Interesting plaster relief artwork from Regent Theatre. Height…

Regent Theatre Plaster Relief: Grandeur Unleashed

Interesting plaster relief artwork from Regent Theatre. Height 87 cm. Width 220 cm

A German metal mounted carved ivory tankard, 19th century the…

Mythological Ivory Tankard with Metal Mounts and Lid

A German metal mounted carved ivory tankard, 19th century the body carved in high relief with figures from mythology, with loop handle, the domed lid embossed with scrollwork and masks, surmounted by a standing ivory figure of a boy 22.5 cm high, 14 cm…

Frederick Auguste Bartholdi (1834-1904), a rare French…

Bartholdi's Statue of Liberty Head Miniature, Paris 1878

Frederick Auguste Bartholdi (1834-1904), a rare French patinated bronze, Paris 1878, depicting the head of the Statue of Liberty on a black marble plinth, inscribed to the right shoulder 'Souvenir de l'exposition 1878 Statue de la Liberte Bartholdi…

Paul Romain Chevre (French 1867-1914) titled 'The Combat De…

French bronze sculpture of fighting roosters

Paul Romain Chevre (French 1867-1914) titled 'The Combat De Coqs' signed bronze with impressed founder mark 'E. Colin', approx 48 cm high

A collection of late 19th century carved teak timber panels,…

Late 19th Century Carved Teak Timber Panels from India

A collection of late 19th century carved teak timber panels, from the studios of Lockwood de Forest (1850-1932), Ahmedabad, India, 190, 246, 262, 250, 251.5, 170, 167.5, 105, 98, 97, 94.5, 64.5, 66.2 and 60 cm. Provenance: From the collection of Lockwood…

Andrew Drummond, All at Sea, Other Archaeologies, copper, wood,…

"All at Sea" Wall Sculpture

Andrew Drummond, All at Sea, Other Archaeologies, copper, wood, gesso, oil wall mounted sculpture, 170 cm length. Provenance: Jonathan Jensen Gallery, 1994

Edgar Mansfield, Animism no. 15, bronze sculpture on marble…

Animism No. 15 Bronze Sculpture

Edgar Mansfield, Animism no. 15, bronze sculpture on marble base limited edition, 6/6, etched, monogram to base and Morris Singer Founders, London stamp, 60.5 cm height

John Middleditch, The Sentinel, no 621, dated 1981 with stamped…

Sentinel Statue, 1981

John Middleditch, The Sentinel, no 621, dated 1981 with stamped mark, 55.5 cm height

Rachel Whitehead (British), Doorknob, 2001, ed no. 17, limited…

Limited Edition Doorknob by Rachel Whitehead

Rachel Whitehead (British), Doorknob, 2001, ed no. 17, limited edition, 206/300, technogel mulitple covered, with black polyurethane film, with original purchase, information, 13 cm length

Philippe, Paul (1870-1930), early 20th century, French. a fine…

Standing Nude Female Figure on Onyx Base

Philippe, Paul (1870-1930), early 20th century, French. a fine ivory figurine of a standing nude female figure her arms crossed, raised upon a chocolate toned and shaped onyx base; with inscribed signature, P. Philippe to base. Height 31.5 cm

A Hagenauer Art Deco bronze figure of an elephant, circa 1930s,…

Art Deco Hagenauer Elephant Figurine

A Hagenauer Art Deco bronze figure of an elephant, circa 1930s, stamped Hagenauer, Wien, made in Austria with monogram. 18 cm high

A Hagenauer Art Deco gilt brass mounted rosewood bust of an…

Art Deco African Female Bust by Hagenauer

A Hagenauer Art Deco gilt brass mounted rosewood bust of an African female, circa 1930's, stamped handmade, Hagenauer, Wien, made in Austria with monogram. 16.5 cm high

Franz Hagenauer (Austrian, 1906 - 1986). Bust of an African…

African Woman Bust by Hagenauer

Franz Hagenauer (Austrian, 1906 - 1986). Bust of an African woman, circa 1920 carved wood, with two metal bangles, on circular bronze base, stamped 'Hagenauer Wien, made in Austria, WHW, handmade'

A stylish Austrian Anzengruber earthenware figure, of a young…

Austrian Anzengruber Earthenware Figure of Kneeling African Woman

A stylish Austrian Anzengruber earthenware figure, of a young African woman kneeling on one knee, black with a white base. Height 18.5 cm, impressed marks.

Filippo Giulianotti (1852-1903) Italy. Late 19th century cast…

Bronze Military Marching Parade Plaque by Giulianotti

Filippo Giulianotti (1852-1903) Italy. Late 19th century cast bronze plaque depicting military marching parade scene in cast relief. Signed in cast LL 'F Giulianotti fecit bozzptto', with foundry mark in cast LR 'R. Staccioli ufini' 13.2 x 42.5 cm

An octagonal carved wooden mandala plaque, with sixteen raised…

Octagonal Wooden Mandala Plaque with Raised Deities

An octagonal carved wooden mandala plaque, with sixteen raised deities, 26.5 x 26.5 cm

An 18th century bronze Shivaite plaque, face with ram's horns,…

18th Century Shivaite Bronze Plaque with Ram's Horns

An 18th century bronze Shivaite plaque, face with ram's horns, prominent nose, a diamond shape on forehead, 20.5 x 17 cm

Robert Prenzel, (1866-1941) A rare relief carved panel…

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, (1866-1941) A rare relief carved panel…

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…

A French late 19th century carved ivory group figure, probably…

Dieppe Ivory Courting Couple Figure

A French late 19th century carved ivory group figure, probably Dieppe, depicting a courting couple of dignitaries in late 17th century dress, set upon an ivory cylindrical plinth, 21 cm in high

A 19th century German ivory carving of St George and the dragon,…

German Ivory Carving of St George and Dragon

A 19th century German ivory carving of St George and the dragon, carved in typical pose, set upon timber stand, 21 cm high including stand

Thomas Woolner (1825 - 1892) bronze plaque of Governor Charles…

Woolner's Bronze Plaque of Governor LaTrobe, 1853

Thomas Woolner (1825 - 1892) bronze plaque of Governor Charles LaTrobe, signed 'T. Woolner Sc, 1853', housed in original timber frame. Provenance: By direct family descent. Plaque 22 cm.

Bronze Plaque, Lieut W. A. Senns, with Rising Sun badge on…

Bronze Plaque of Lieut. W. A. Senns, 1942

Bronze Plaque, Lieut W. A. Senns, with Rising Sun badge on collar, by Pfk, 1942, size 14 x 19 cm.

Mid-century bronze plaque, signed

Signed Bronze Mid-Century Plaque

Mid-century bronze plaque, signed

Vintage carved ivory kangaroo with joey, signed to base, 6.5 cm…

Carved Ivory Kangaroo with Joey Sculpture

Vintage carved ivory kangaroo with joey, signed to base, 6.5 cm high approx

Antique carved ivory figurine circa 1900, of a musician, 16 cm…

Antique Ivory Musician Figurine (1900)

Antique carved ivory figurine circa 1900, of a musician, 16 cm high

Dino Rosin sculpture 'The lovers'. C. 2003, Italy.

"The Lovers" by Dino Rosin

Dino Rosin sculpture 'The lovers'. C. 2003, Italy.

A Curtis Jere 'Birds' wall sculpture. C. 1968 America.…

Curtis Jere Brass Birds Wall Sculpture

A Curtis Jere 'Birds' wall sculpture. C. 1968 America. Manufactured by artisan house. Brass. 57 cm high, 148 cm wide, 13 cm deep

Isabella Davies plaque, label verso 'Diagonal Addition 2'…

"Diagonal Addition 2" by Isabella Davies (1971)

Isabella Davies plaque, label verso 'Diagonal Addition 2' edition of 5 (2/5) 1971

Charles+Douglas+Richardson (1853-1932), On the Beach 1914…

"On the Beach" by C. D. Richardson

Charles+Douglas+Richardson (1853-1932), On the Beach 1914 terracotta signed, dated and inscribed 'C Douglas Richardson 1914 / On the Beach / C Douglas Richardson / 1914 ' on base 29.5 cm high. Property from the Collection of Dame Nellie Melba GBE

A bronze plaque of a German shepherd, signed H. Thierer.…

Bronze German Shepherd Plaque by H. Thierer

A bronze plaque of a German shepherd, signed H. Thierer. Diameter 17 cm x 11 cm

Antonio Frilli. A statue of a young lady inscribed A. Frilli…

A. Frilli's Young Lady Statue, 1881

Antonio Frilli. A statue of a young lady inscribed A. Frilli Firenze 1881. White marble. Standing on a verde antico marble pedestal. Overall height approximately 190 cm

Bronze, after Hugo Rheinhold 'Affe mit Schädel', inscribed…

Hugo Rheinhold's "Thinker Ape" Bronze Sculpture

Bronze, after Hugo Rheinhold 'Affe mit Schädel', inscribed 'Rheinhold 1897', mounted on a marble base. A casting of the original, shows the ape in the position of Auguste Rodin's Thinker whilst seated upon a pile of books including literature by Charles…

Bernadette Emmerichs (1961-.) Australia, Mosaic, steel and wire,…

Australian Mosaic: Steel and Wire

Bernadette Emmerichs (1961-.) Australia, Mosaic, steel and wire, 1990, approx 141 cm x 66 cm

Steuart Welch, Seeing Through Walters Twice, aluminium…

Double Vision

Steuart Welch, Seeing Through Walters Twice, aluminium sculpture, signed & dated 2008 pm applied brass plaque, 46.5 x 46 cm

Edgar Mansfield, bronze sculpture, limited edition 6/6, etched…

Bronze Mansfield Sculpture, Limited Edition 6/6

Edgar Mansfield, bronze sculpture, limited edition 6/6, etched mark, 14 cm length

Terry Stringer, Life, cast bronze, limited edition 7/30,…

Life in Bronze

Terry Stringer, Life, cast bronze, limited edition 7/30, impressed seal & etched initials, dated '98, 23 cm height

Terry Stringer, Dramatic Gesture Woman, polyester, resin &…

Dramatic Gesture Woman

Terry Stringer, Dramatic Gesture Woman, polyester, resin & plywood sculpture, signed and inscribed with title to base 89 cm height

Theo Schoon, greenstone carving, 11.5 cm. Note: vendor family…

Schoon's Greenstone Carving

Theo Schoon, greenstone carving, 11.5 cm. Note: vendor family friend of the artist

A French late 19th century carved ivory group figure, probably…

Dieppe Ivory Courting Couple Figure

A French late 19th century carved ivory group figure, probably Dieppe. Depicting a courting couple of dignitaries in late 17th century dress, set upon an ivory cylindrical plinth, 21 cm in height.

Peter Tereszczuk, Austrian 1875-1963, Art Nouveau bronze and…

Art Nouveau Figural Dish by Peter Tereszczuk

Peter Tereszczuk, Austrian 1875-1963, Art Nouveau bronze and ivory figural dish, circa 1910. Cast as a farm girl looking out over fields and barns, the face carved in ivory, signed, 27 cm width.

Franz Bergmann (1861-1936) cold painted bronze lamp, 'The…

Cold painted bronze lamp of 'The Carpet Seller' by Bergmann

Franz Bergmann (1861-1936) cold painted bronze lamp, 'The Carpet Seller', with maker's mark to base, 49 cm high

An Australian carved cedar panel 'Gum Nuts and Gum Leaves', By…

Australian Cedar Panel: "Gum Nuts and Leaves" (1929)

An Australian carved cedar panel 'Gum Nuts and Gum Leaves', By John K. Blogg dated 1929, 59 cm high, 31 cm wide

A carved huon pine Advance Australia coat of arms, Tasmanian,…

Carved Huon Pine Coat of Arms in Glazed Case

A carved huon pine Advance Australia coat of arms, Tasmanian, circa 1900 within a huon pine glazed case, 65 cm high, 110 cm wide, 8 cm deep

Helmuth SCHIEVELKAMP, children & birds on a Bough, bronzed…

Children and Birds on Bough Bronzed Plaque

Helmuth SCHIEVELKAMP, children & birds on a Bough, bronzed plaque, 15 x 4 7 cm

Early European carved wood plaque. Soldier, nude & Eros. Baltic…

Carved Wood Plaque: Soldier, Nude & Eros

Early European carved wood plaque. Soldier, nude & Eros. Baltic pine?. Diameter 24 cm

John Spielman. Carved wood sculpture. Height 27 cm

Wooden Sentinel

John Spielman. Carved wood sculpture. Height 27 cm

Edgar Mansfield. Animism cast bronze figure. Height 12 cm

Bronze Animism Figure - 12cm Height

Edgar Mansfield. Animism cast bronze figure. Height 12 cm

Miniature Bronze lady figure plaque 9 cm x 8 cm approx.

Bronze Lady Plaque

Miniature Bronze lady figure plaque 9 cm x 8 cm approx.

Pair of antique bronze twin handled urns, approx 40 cm high (2)

Antique Bronze Twin Handled Urns (Pair)

Pair of antique bronze twin handled urns, approx 40 cm high (2)

Carved ivory apple two seperating segments with interior carving

Split Ivory Apple: Intricate Interior Carvings

Carved ivory apple two seperating segments with interior carving

A large Australian lion by Tom Ripon. Contemporary galvanised…

Yellow Lion

A large Australian lion by Tom Ripon. Contemporary galvanised steel, painted yellow

A pair of French Empire style gilt bronze and faux marble urns…

French Empire style gilt bronze urns with ram mask heads

A pair of French Empire style gilt bronze and faux marble urns campana, with ram mask heads, 102 cm high

A carved ivory study of a kangaroo, French, circa 1920. 9.5 cm…

French Ivory Kangaroo Study, 1920

A carved ivory study of a kangaroo, French, circa 1920. 9.5 cm high

Barbara Tribe, bronze sculpture, male torso 1970, incised…

Bronze Male Torso by Barbara Tribe

Barbara Tribe, bronze sculpture, male torso 1970, incised signature and Barbara Tribe Thailand, measures 27.5 cm height

John Middleditch, abstract sculptural form, in copper and wood,…

Copper and Wood Sculpture

John Middleditch, abstract sculptural form, in copper and wood, signed with initials and dated 16.7.77. Width 51 cm

An Art Nouveau cold bronze centre piece with marble insert and…

Exotic Bronze Centerpiece with Marble Insert

An Art Nouveau cold bronze centre piece with marble insert and two decorative exotic figures length 48 cm width 26 cm

John Middleditch, patina copper sculpture of a crab, applied…

Copper Crab Sculpture by John Middleditch

John Middleditch, patina copper sculpture of a crab, applied plaque dated 1985 & no 678, 51 cm height

A relief carved oak panel of a female fertility figure,…

English Fertility Figure Relief, 14th/15th Century

A relief carved oak panel of a female fertility figure, probably English, 14th/15th century. 50 cm high, 12 cm wide

A medieval carved stone panel, European, 13th-15th century

Medieval European Stone Carving, 13th-15th Century

A medieval carved stone panel, European, 13th-15th century

A Victorian parian figurine, 'Thalia', a Greek maiden holding a…

Victorian Parian Figurine of Thalia Holding Comedy Mask

A Victorian parian figurine, 'Thalia', a Greek maiden holding a comedy mask, on circular base with impressed name plaque, impressed marks to reverse for Brown-Westhead & Moore, and Beattie for William Beattie. Small nibbles to base. Height 40 cm

Antique bronze plaque, cast in relief with fox and ducks,…

Bronze Plaque with Fox and Ducks

Antique bronze plaque, cast in relief with fox and ducks, pierced rim, approx 33 cm x 27.5 cm

19th century bronze plaque. M. Myers, 'The Amateur Photographer…

19th Century Bronze Plaque of 'The Amateur Photographer'

19th century bronze plaque. M. Myers, 'The Amateur Photographer and Photography', approx 8.5 cm long, 8 cm wide

Fine antique French ormolu figural support vase, with blue…

French Ormolu Figural Vase on Onyx Base with Glass Liner

Fine antique French ormolu figural support vase, with blue glass liner, mounted on a tri form onyx base, approx 20.5 cm high

Art Deco bronze and ivory statue of Charlie Chaplin on marble…

Art Deco Charlie Chaplin Statue on Marble Base

Art Deco bronze and ivory statue of Charlie Chaplin on marble base c1920. 14 cm.

A Franz Bergman Austrian cold-painted bronze figural lamp. Cast…

Austrian Bronze Lady Lamp by Franz Bergman

A Franz Bergman Austrian cold-painted bronze figural lamp. Cast as a lady in repose being fanned under a curtain backed architectural canopy, inscribed Nam Greb, impressed with Bergman urn, 40 cm high

A Bergman cold painted spelter figure of a Red Indian, made in…

Viennese Cold Painted Spelter Red Indian Figure

A Bergman cold painted spelter figure of a Red Indian, made in Vienna c.1900. He stands bare-chested, his hand raised shading his eyes, he wears a feathered headdress and carries a rifle. Naturalistically painted, raised a on turned base. Height 21.5 cm

A pair of impressive sculptured marble urns on square marble…

Marble Urns on Square Plinths

A pair of impressive sculptured marble urns on square marble plinths

An important French late 19th century gilt bronze urn the…

Neo-Classical Gilt Bronze Urn by F. Barbedienne

An important French late 19th century gilt bronze urn the circular marble base with neo-classical decoration. 32 cm high. Signed F. Barbedienne

A pair of bronzes, modelled of grapes. Bulbous form on a square…

Bronze Grape Sculptures on Square Bases

A pair of bronzes, modelled of grapes. Bulbous form on a square base. 63 cm high

A late 19th century carved ivory figure of Elizabeth I holding…

Carved Ivory Figure of Elizabeth I

A late 19th century carved ivory figure of Elizabeth I holding an orb and sceptre and on ebonised pedestal (sceptre chipped). Height 29 cm.

A carved alabaster table base of three gryphons with festoons…

Alabaster Gryphon Table Base with Fruit Festoons

A carved alabaster table base of three gryphons with festoons of fruit. Height 75 cm.

A modern bronze sculpture by Ian bow on a wooden plinth.

Bronze Modernity on Wood

A modern bronze sculpture by Ian bow on a wooden plinth.

Jeff Thomson, Weaving, used corrugated iron 144 x 82 cm.

Corrugated Iron Weaving

Jeff Thomson, Weaving, used corrugated iron 144 x 82 cm.

Attributed to Teisutis Zikaras (born 1922) mid-century carved…

Mid-Century Carved Timber Sculpture by Teisutis Zikaras

Attributed to Teisutis Zikaras (born 1922) mid-century carved timber sculpture, carved to base 'T.S.' 50 cm high

An antique scroll of the Tancred Family tree depicting various…

Tancred Family Tree Scroll

An antique scroll of the Tancred Family tree depicting various Tancred family names and relating crests. Length 440 cm. Width 62 cm. (AF)

Robert Prenzel, Carved timber panel of gumnuts, blossoms &…

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

Charles Summers (1825-1878), Attributed, patinated bronze…

Bronze Plaque: John King, Sole Survivor of Burke & Wills

Charles Summers (1825-1878), Attributed, patinated bronze plaque depicting John King the only survivor of the famous & tragic Burke & Wills expedition which left Victoria in 1860. Summers was Melbournes leading sculptor during the mid 19th century & was…

A carved gilt-wood coat of arms, English, 18th/19th century,…

Gilt-Wood Coat of Arms with Motto

A carved gilt-wood coat of arms, English, 18th/19th century, Incise-carved with the motto: Though Gott Mit Uns, 62 x 88 cm

Victorian Olympic Council Trophy: Plaque designed by Andor…

Victorian Olympic Council Trophy with Andor Mezaros Design

Victorian Olympic Council Trophy: Plaque designed by Andor Mezaros (who also designed the 1956 Melbourne Olympics Participation Medal), with bronze depicting Wilfred Kent Hughes 1895-1970, athletes with wreath and text 'The Tribute of The Victorian…

Theo Jansen, untitled abstract stone and marble sculpture,…

Abstract Marble Sculpture by Theo Jansen

Theo Jansen, untitled abstract stone and marble sculpture, artist label affixed to the base. Height 23 cm

Theo Jansen, bronze horseman sculpture. Height 60 cm

Bronze Horseman: Theo Jansen's Kinetic Sculpture

Theo Jansen, bronze horseman sculpture. Height 60 cm

Theo Jansen, Te Wairua Po (The spirit of the night), carved…

Te Wairua Po Stone Sculpture

Theo Jansen, Te Wairua Po (The spirit of the night), carved andesite stone. Height 31 cm

Edgar Mansfield, animism sculpture, in bronze issuing from a…

Animism Bronze Sculpture on Composite Base

Edgar Mansfield, animism sculpture, in bronze issuing from a cast composite base. Height 68 cm

Edgar Mansfield, animism sculpture, in bronze issuing from a…

Animism's Bronze Spirit

Edgar Mansfield, animism sculpture, in bronze issuing from a green marble and ebonised wood base. Height 56 cm

A Curtis Jere Pop Art copper cheese grater signed and dated,…

Curtis Jere Copper Cheese Grater Sculpture, 1979

A Curtis Jere Pop Art copper cheese grater signed and dated, 1979. Length 100 cm

A Curtis Jere Pop Art wall mounted can opener signed and dated,…

Pop Art Can Opener Wall Sculpture

A Curtis Jere Pop Art wall mounted can opener signed and dated, 1979. Some surface rust. Length 132 cm

A Curtis Jere Willow branches wall sculpture signed. Height 56…

Willow Branches Wall Sculpture by Curtis Jere

A Curtis Jere Willow branches wall sculpture signed. Height 56 cm. Width 116 cm

Mark Hill, dragon fly, stainless steel & ceramic, sculpture,…

Stainless Dragonfly: Ceramic Sculpture with Mighty Wingspan

Mark Hill, dragon fly, stainless steel & ceramic, sculpture, 180 cm wing span

Paul Laird. Sculpture, earthenware with turquoise glaze and…

Turquoise Earthenware Sculpture with Impressed Decoration

Paul Laird. Sculpture, earthenware with turquoise glaze and impressed decoration. Impressed mark. Height 59 cm. Width 42 cm

An Art Nouveau gilt bronze leaf plaque by Delperier, 1900, the…

Delperier's Art Nouveau Gilt Bronze Leaf Plaque

An Art Nouveau gilt bronze leaf plaque by Delperier, 1900, the large fluted leaf with a central figure of a reclining semi nude woman with flowing hair and drapery, signed lower left 'Delperier' and also inscribed 'Salon 1900', length 50.5 cm. Width 16 cm

Bronze sculpture of merino sheep by Jules Moigniez, French 19th…

Jules Moigniez's Bronze Merino Sheep Sculpture

Bronze sculpture of merino sheep by Jules Moigniez, French 19th century etched signature, 44 cm length

A 19th century finely carved Dieppe ivory St George slaying the…

Dieppe Ivory St. George Slaying Dragon on Plinth

A 19th century finely carved Dieppe ivory St George slaying the dragon on a wooden plinth. Height 8 cm

A white marble folly/umbrella stand, 20th century, the circular…

Marble Umbrella Stand with Corinthian Columns

A white marble folly/umbrella stand, 20th century, the circular open disc top supported on four corinthian columns situated on quatreform base, 62 cm high

A carved ivory gondolier, the gondolier carved on a wooden base…

Ivory Gondolier with Sails and Flags

A carved ivory gondolier, the gondolier carved on a wooden base with sails, surmounted by flags.