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Fine pearl shell pendant, Kimberley Region, Western Australia, carved and engraved pearl shell, in-filled with red ochre (no custom stand) These beautiful Kimberley pearlshell pendants are usually incised with intricate patterns on their convex surface. Th

Rare early rainforest bark basket, Far North Queensland, moulded bark, cane, spinifex resin and natural earth pigments (no custom stand) baskets made of moulded bark have appeared in various regions across Aboriginal Australia. They are intrinsically ephem

An early 20th century Japanese black lacquer cypress house shrine, entirely hand-made, the bi-fold doors with fancy brass hinges and lock opening to reveal a further gilded set of bi-fold doors with fine mesh and carved and pierced panels, drawers below. T

Enamelled cloisonne teapot, heavily enamelled decorated with various objects against blue ground

A collection of hand painted ceramic objects, including pieces by Janet gray and monkey Australian, circa 1980, comprising eight bowls by Janet gray, a slipware cast ceramic paperboy hat and a Luna park teapot by monkey, the teapot 20 cm high

A Chinese Jizhou 'Guan' jar; Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279); of compressed baluster form with a rolled rim, covered in a rich iron brown glaze and splashed with a lighter phosphatic glaze, with a Chinese cloth covered box. Height 11.4 cm, diameter 13.5

A Longquan celadon brush washer, Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279) the washer is finely potted with an angular profile rising from a short foot to a slightly everted rim, covered overall with an attractive glaze of even sea green tone with the exception of

Georg Jensen, a pair of gold drop earrings designed by Minas Spiridis, each suspended with two organic shaped drops, signed Georg Jensen and Minas Spiridis, numbered 1459, mounted in 18ct gold, gross weight approximately 19.20 grams, length 3.70 cm. Minas

Large Chinese porcelain twin handled vase, with waisted neck, flanked by bamboo shaped handles, above a tapering baluster body decorated with a ground of lotus scroll, flowers and precious objects, in rich tones of orange, green, yellow, blue and red, on c

Chinese late Qing Dynasty belt hanging, c.1890 of diamond form, decorated with flower heads within geometric patterning, in tones of yellow, purple, pink and green, set with three compartments, l 28 cm catalogue note: Chinese robes and jackets did not have

Chinese blue and white porcelain charger, decorated with central reserves containing objects, surrounded by multiple lotus, turbulent wave and floral borders, diameter 46 cm

Large Chinese celadon moon flask, of compressed spherical form with cylindrical neck and twin shaped handles, the body decorated in relief with central roundel surrounded by lappet panels depicting precious objects, in pale green tones, mark to base, heigh

Good pair of Chinese late Qing Dynasty armchairs and tea table, with double camel back crest rail, above a central marble roundel, flanked by carved and pierced prunus decoration and carved panelled arms, above a rectangular seat above lower apron, on four

A group of three scholar's objects, Late Qing to Republic period comprising a boxwood circular plaque, a carved mother-of-pearl shell, and a gold decorated jadeite plaque, all on stands, 28.6 cm diam., 22.0 cm wide, and 8.9 cm wide, (3). Provenance: Gora S

A group of four gold filigree hair ornaments, Ming dynasty the inlaid ornaments 3.7 cm and 6.5 cm long, the phoenix ornaments approx. 2.1 cm long each, (4). The two gold examples inlaid with precious stones are the decorative top of a type of hairpins duri

William Edwards (b London 1819 - '), an Australian Colonial sterling silver mounted etched glass presentation claret jug, circa 1875, the baluster body finely etched with a continuous scene of two coursing hounds and a handler in pursuit of a hare, the sil

Various Eastern Arnhem land objects. Piece of pitch made from ironwood sap l33 cm; a length of rope raki made from chewed vine stems length 156 cm; three various grinding stones; and a pair of childs leather possum' moccasin shoes.

Chinese Qing Dynasty porcelain plate. Iron red and cobalt underglaze decoration and with enamel and gilt decoration of auspicious objects. Diameter 22 cm

A Chinese blue and white tile, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 19th century, decorated with brocade balls and precious objects, the reverse with remnant strips from the firing. Width 27 cm, height 31.5 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Professor Bill and Ngaere Gedd

A large Chinese lacquer box & cover, of bun form, the cover beautifully decorated with five rampant dragons, above reserves of precious objects, flowers and animals, the whole opening to black interior, diameter 40 cm

Three metal objects. A native American medallion, bowling man & an amorous couple. Largest measures 15 cm x 4 cm

A large Japanese bronze of Kannon Bodhisattva, depicted surmounted by multiple heads and the head of Amida, and with eighteen hands either holding Buddhist objects or in gesture of veneration. Seated on an octagonal tiered lotus throne and with pierced cas

A mid/late-19th century waka huia, Maori treasure box. While high-ranking people used treasure boxes to store their prestigious adornments, the waka huia themselves are exquisite works of Art and personal objects that were highly valued, being handed down

A coral-ground famille rose vase, 20th century, the pear-shaped body surmounted by a tall trumpet neck set with double animal head and loose ring handles, the sides gilt with floral sprays on a ground of dense foliate scrolls divided by formal borders and

A pair of famille rose dishes late Qing dynasty, each of saucer shape painted with a dignitary seated beside precious objects gazing at a large lotus flower, a long inscription in black above, the base inscribed in iron-red with a six-character seal mark o

An unusual inkstone, 19th/20th century, of irregular oval form with recessed center, the darker inclusions in the brownish textured surface carved with groups of old Chinese holed coins and small objects bearing inscriptions, fitted wood box with a two lin

An unglazed ceramic sculptural group of Guanyin and two children, late Qing dynasty. stand, 20.9 cm high. Provenance: Private collection, Melbourne. Unglazed and high-fired ceramic such as the current lot is called fanci (reversed ceramics), shengci (raw c

Bronwynne Cornish 'Howl', painted and gilded terracotta. 30 x 48 x 74 cm. Provenance: the artist's collection. Exhibited: 'Mudlark: Bronwynne Cornish, Ceramics 1982?2013' (Survey exhibition) MTG Hawke's Bay, March to August 2014; The Gus Fisher Gallery, Au

18ct two-tone gold bracelet, Omega, design attributed to Gilbert Albert, comprising of asymmetrical lines of textured organic links, gross weight 50.51 grams, internal circumference approximately 190 mm, numbered Ab.58, maker's mark for Omega, Literature,

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

Pair of 18ct gold earrings, Omega, design attributed to Gilbert Albert, circa 1969, of foliate design, each modelled as a textured openwork elliptical hoop, gross weight approximately 10.83 grams, numbered D797, maker's mark for Omega, approximately 22.5 m

Fine pearl shell pendant, Kimberley Region, Western Australia. These beautiful Kimberley pearl shell pendants are usually incised with intricate patterns on their convex surface. The patterns represent mythological themes associated with rain. The pendants

A giant clamshell ring, Yua, Prince Alexander mountains, Sepik Region, Papua New Guinea, used as wealth objects, important especially in buying a wife. Cut from clamshell using bamboo and sand. Diameter 23 cm

A giant clamshell ring, Yua, Prince Alexander mountains, Sepik Region, Papua New Guinea, used as wealth objects, important especially in buying a wife. Cut from clamshell using bamboo and sand. Nassa shell binding. Diameter 25 cm

Chinese scroll, of horizontal format, depicting foliage and other objects, l 4.38m (approximately)

Fine Chinese porcelain bowl, of shallow circular form, the interior decorated with central roundel depicting lotus and foliate scrolls in pale green enamel, surrounded by the eight precious objects, accented with ruyi head border, the exterior decorated wi

Chinese embroidered textile, of rectangular form, with central vase of peonies and blossom, with Peking knot shou motif, surrounded by mythical creatures, bowl of peaches and other precious objects, in tones of green, orange and white on a blue ground, 59

Chinese embroidered purse, decorated with precious objects and vases, in tones of green, blue and pink, with drawstring, length 12 cm. Provenance: collection of Genevieve Cummins

Chinese porcelain bowl, of shallow form raised on a short circular foot, the interior decorated with central roundel depicting stylised lotus surrounded by peaches and foliage, with border of precious objects to outer rim, the exterior heavily decorated wi

Chinese 19th century chatelaine ornament, set with butterfly pendant with hanging keys and objects. Provenance: collection of Genevieve Cummins

Chinese porcelain bowl. With overglazed famille rose decoration of auspicious objects to the exterior, the interior with two peaches and a bat. Bears iron red Daoguang mark to base. Diameter 17 cm

Ten antique treen objects, including three mallets, a Prince of Wales feather butter mould, a plumber's turnpin, two ebony rolling rules, a truncheon a large butter pat and a press, the butter pat 40.5 cm long.

An impressive pair of Chinese porcelain vases and covers finely decorated in underglaze blue depicting precious objects and foliage, late Qing Dynasty, 19th century, 49 cm high

A Chinese lacquer and cloisonne four-fold screen, the front of each panel set with two cloisonne discs decorated with sacred objects, painted and gilded decoration of bats and flowers, the back of each panel with restrained gilded decoration. Requires rehi

A blue and white shipwreck dish, probably bin Thuan cargo, Wanli period (1573-1619), thickly potted and of slightly irregular form, freely decorated to the centre with a phoenix perched in a lotus and water garden, surrounded by a border of auspicious obje

A rosewood and celadon jade ruyi, a ruyi sceptre set with three relief carved jade plaques, the largest featuring double gourd vines, a swastika to the central plaque, and the smallest depicting a trio of auspicious objects: ruyi, calligraphy brush and fly

Good Australian 19th century portrait miniature in a silver case, hand painted image dated 17th Aug 1849, hallmarked for R. Lamb. A settler from London, Richard Lamb was a Sydney jeweller and silversmith from November 1838, initially as partner in the firm

A north European mahogany centre table, probably Danish, the circular top with gadrooned edge, on a facetted pedestal with pendant drops the quatreform platform base with lion paw feet and castors. Early 19th century. Height 75 cm, diameter 120 cm. Provena

An established & Sons 'Zero-In' coffee table, in satin gloss polyester and tempered glass. The Zero-In coffee table by Established & Sons provides some visual surprises: the dual wall construction of the table looks as if the inner table walls were stretch

Chinese embroidered textile, with central panel embroidered with figures, pine tree, peonies and foliage, below a folded panel embroidered with vases, flowers and precious objects, in tones of green, brown, black and pink on a purple ground, accented with

Chinese blue and white twin handled vase, of hu form with twin deer mask handles, the body decorated continuously with various figures, objects and panels of script, with stylised foliate border to rim and foot, mark to base, height 33 cm

A painted black lacquer cabinet, 20th century of upright rectangular form, the pair of doors opening to reveal a single shelf above a pair of drawers, the exterior painted with shaped panels of precious objects, vases and jardinieres of flowering plants on

A set of four embellished black lacquer panels, Qing dynasty, late 19th century each rectangular panel inlaid in polychrome ivory and various hardstones including jade, lapis-lazuli, malachite, carnelian and rose and amethystine quartz, with vases of flowe

A Chinese Straits charger, Qing Dynasty, later 19th century, the famille rose charger with key fret and ruyi borders enclosing a shaped roundel and three cloud shaped reserves decorated with Buddhist objects upon a navy ground with teal tendrils and white

A large collection of photographs and paper ephemera from the Australian Antarctic expedition to Wilkes Station, circa 1959/60, comprising a substantial collection of photographic images of daily life at the Wilkes Island base, together with copies of 'The

A grey sandstone torso of a deity, Khmer, Angkor Period, 12th/ 13th century together with two installation shots by Max Dupain for the exhibition at the David Jones' Art Gallery, 57.5 cm high. Provenance: (of the Torso) David Jones' Art Gallery, Indian, Th

An ivory coast wood Heddle pulley, Guro people, mid 20th century, carved as the bust of a woman, with a pulley below. 23 cm high, 7 cm wide. Other Notes: These heddle pulleys were used on traditional narrow band looms by the Guro people, and like other fun

Five various art glass objects. Italian millefiori and aventurine bowl diameter 14 cm; signed Anne Clifton perfume bottle impact mark to shoulder height 17 cm; and three paperweights.

Three Chinese Kangxi blue and white saucers. One decorated with two dragons and flaming pearl. Kangxi mark of censer diameter 15.5 cm; one decorated with vase on scholar's desk, rim with auspicious objects. 6 character mark verso diameter 15.5 cm; and one

Beautiful French coffee can and saucer, of cylindrical form, finely painted with a portrait of Marie Antoinette surrounded by raised gilt work, the saucer decorated with objects and leaf and berry motifs, painted crossed L's to base (2)

Various small Oriental wooden objects. Japanese tonkotsu inro with daruma netsuke; two netsuke, owl and fox; two Chinese boxwood figures of children; two ornately engraved gourds on stands; an Indian pottery tri-headed sculpture; and two ornate Chinese dis

An unusual blue and white rectangular flask Qing dynasty, Shunzhi period c.1650, the straight sides painted with a vase of flowers and precious objects, alternating with panels of a bird on a branch, below the narrow tapering mouth, 19.5 cm high, Compare w

A pair of blue and white Kraak porselein saucer dishes late Ming dynasty, Wanli period, each thinly potted and painted with flowering peonies within a frieze of ribboned objects, flower and fruit sprays, 14 cm diameter,. Provenance: Guest & Gray, London, 2

A large blue and white Kraak porselein charger late Ming dynasty, Wanli period, the centre painted with a jardiniere of flowers within radiating panels of alternating ribboned objects and flower sprigs, reserved on different diaper grounds, 31.2 cm diamete

A Japanese tsuba, quatrefoil shape, decorated in relief with gambolling lion-dogs (shishi) and objects worked with gold and other precious metals on a background of minutely punch-marked surface. 6.5 x 7 cm

Large gilt framed Indian tapestry depicting various scenes and objects, height 133 cm, width 118 cm

A Chinese floor vase, a baluster shaped vase with broad flared neck, pairs of applied twin lion dog lug handles and decorated to the celadon body with blue and white figural narrative scenes, auspicious objects and vases on stands, height 61 cm

Chinese Republic period porcelain vase, of rouleau form, depicting central vase of flowers and other objects, in pink, green and blue tones on a white ground, the neck and foot accented with decorative borders, mark to base, height 34 cm

Pair of Chinese export blue and white porcelain cups and saucers, the cups decorated with boys on ox, the saucers decorated with the Buddhist precious objects (4). Provenance: The Ivan Ban collection

Chinese Kangxi period (1661-1722) porcelain dish, of circular form with a scalloped rim, decorated with central panel depicting pagoda, vase and flowers, surrounded by precious objects and border of coins, in tones of blue, red, yellow and green, a/f, rabb

Chinese black lacquer six-panel screen, c. 1900, depicting a battle scene within a border of scholars objects, the reverse decorated with a large blossoming tree with birds, missing a few metal pins, height 166 cm, width 189 cm. Provenance: The Estate of M

A pair of rare colonial carved coquilla nut figural snuff boxes, Dutch, 18th century one carved as a cleric wearing a long robe; the other as a European gentleman wearing a long coat with mother of pearl buttons the largest 8 cm high, 3 cm wide. Provenance

An octafoil silver 'twin birds' dish, Southern Song dynasty 14 cm diam.,. Provenance: R and V Tregaskis Oriental Art, Sydney (no. 2962) Compare an almost identical dish with the same inscription, see J. J. Lally & Co., Silver and Gold in Ancient China, 16

A pair of Chinese famille rose bowls, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 19th century, decorated with precious objects in famille rose enamels, with green enamel interiors. Four character seal marks in iron red to the bases. Provenance: the de Voogd collection, 6 c

A famille rose covered jar, Qing Dynasty, late 19th century, the baluster jar with a fitted lid enamel decorated with vases of flowers and fruits, scholars' materials, daoist symbols and other auspicious objects between lappet and ruyi borders, script to t

Three Chinese silver objects, including a egg cup by Tuckshang, a napkin ring by Woshing and a salt, (3)

Chinese Ming Dynasty blue and white porcelain dish of circular form, decorated with a central image of a phoenix, surrounded by precious objects, on circular foot, with seal mark to base, diameter 19.5 cm purchased: Moorabool Antiques Galleries, Victoria,

Chinese Qing Dynasty blue, white and iron red vase with waisted neck and ovoid body, probably made for Korean market, decorated with reserves of vases, flowers, calligraphy, wave scrolls and precious objects, seal mark to base, height 47.5 cm

Large Cantonese Qing Dynasty famille rose bowl, of handsome deep form, decorated with central roundel of court figures, surrounded by panels of figures alternating with floral panels and precious objects, in rich tones of pink, green, blue and gilt, on a c

Chinese Ming Dynasty porcelain box and cover, of tapering bun form, decorated with flowers and precious objects, raised on a circular foot, height 6.5 cm. Provenance: Dr. Merna Marie Torrington collection

A Japanese Kyoyaki vase, Meiji period (1868-1912), circa 1880s, the vase of squat baluster form with two ears at opposing sides of the neck, with piped slip decoration all over in the Chinese Fahua style, decorated with a phoenix in flight surrounded by cl

A Balinese double-sided figure of a winged demon, 19th century, modelled as a head with face on front and back, flanked by wings eminating on each side, one face with an outstretched tongue, resting on a zooaphoric base. The whole decorated in polychrome,

A Jane Brenkley decorated box, the lid and sides carved, pokerworked and painted with native flowers including clematis, kaka beak, kowhai etc., the lid interior with a scene probably Lake Rotorua and Mokoia Island, signed and dated 1944. 31.5 cm x 21 cm x

A group of six carved decorative objects, Qing dynasty to early Republic period comprising of a carved cinnabar lacquer circular box, a coral pendant of gold fish and lotus leaves on stand, a jadeite 'dragon' pendant, 'dragon' and 'floral' decorative piece

Chinese Qing Dynasty porcelain paste box and cover in blue and white, of rectangular form, decorated with reserves of flowers and precious objects with fret work surround, the interior with incised characters, raised on four feet, length 10.5 cm

A fine Tongan headrest, of elegant and slender arching form with flaring terminals, creating a graceful curve. Delicate wedge-shaped feet support the lower edge. Small chip on one of the feet's corners. Old weathered patina. Since the head was the most sac

A Chinese export famille rose coffee can and saucer, 19th century, circa 1813-1815, the cup and saucer richly decorated with two banded reserves, one featuring Chinese figures engaged in scholarly pursuits, the other decorated with birds, flowers and preci

A giant Nassa shell ring, 'Loloi', Tolai people, New Britain, Papua New Guinea, a hugely valuable shell ring use for bride price & other important traditional events, at ceremony, this ring containing many thousands of shells is broken apart & distributed,

Pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty porcelain jars and covers, of tapering baluster form, decorated with roundels of the four boys, alternating with the precious objects, surrounded by ruyi head borders, with Ming mark but later, a/f, height 45 cm (2),. Provenanc

Chinese Kangxi period porcelain tea bowl, with fluted sides, decorated with precious objects in tones of green, blue and orange, seal mark and double circles to base, a/f, diameter 9 cm. Provenance: John Sparks of mount Street London, 1900-1930, Harold Mar

Pair of Chinese Kangxi period porcelain dishes, of circular form, decorated with vases on tables and precious objects, in tones of green, red, yellow and brown, leaf and double circles to base, a/f to one, diameter 13.5 cm (2). Provenance: John Sparks of m

Chinese silver and turquoise brooch, with central oval stone, in surround depicting precious objects, length 4.5 cm

Early copper engraving 'Academy des Science,' depicting a scene of visiting royalty surrounded by objects and skeleton, 43 x 32 cm

An old finely decorated Chinese famille rose porcelain vase, panels of precious objects and blossom on an intricate scrolling and floral decorated ground. Some old repairs, height 20.5 cm.

Magnificent mid 19th century French gilt silver enamel and gem set chalice, c.1855, by Placide Poussielgue-Rusand (Manufacturer to the holy father the Pope), with funnel shaped bowl, above scroll work accented with rubies, above a decorative knop stem and

Alun Leach-Jones, (1937-2017), Revisited objects #I 1988, silkscreen & woodblock ed. 91/100, signed lower right, 54 x 46 cm