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Demetre Chiparus (1886-1947), 'Fille au pyjama', gilt bronze and ivory on a portoro nero marble plinth, circa 1925, the bronze cast by Edmond Etling &, Cie, Paris, the head and chest, arms, and feet carved in ivory, the pyjamas and slippers in gilt bronze

Two antique Continental carved, gilt, and polychrome wood figures, 18th century, a reliquary bust of a saint or religious figure on a moulded plinth base with indistinct inscription, the patterns in the garments finely drawn in gold (lacking the arms and t

A rare antique Turkish kelim pattern sampler rug, with various geometric patterns. Showing some wear as expected from an old piece. 210 x 95 cm.

A pair of Meiji Japanese Satsuma bottle vases, traditional panelled decoration with figures and geometric patterns. Red painted marks to base, height 31 cm.

Suite of six Moorcroft pottery dishes depicting Anemone and Columbine Lily patterns including; vases, small pin dish, a small bowl and a trinket box, height 3 to 10 cm

Suite of six Moorcroft pottery dishes depicting 'Anemone' and 'Columbine Lily' patterns in various colours (9p) diameter 8 to 14 cm, 1 x graduated pair green Columbine Lily bowls, 1 x small green Columbine Lily pin dish, 1 x Passion fruit pin dish, 1 x yel

Group of four small bone and stone inlaid boxes decorated with geometric patterns, length 5.5 cm to 8 cm

Collection of seven Moorcroft pottery dishes including two pin dish, three small bowls and two medium bowls in different colours and patterns diameter 7.5 to 10.5 cm

Suite of five harlequin Baccarat crystal glasses with heart patterns, height 13 cm

Suite of three Moorcroft pottery bowls with "Anemone", and "Hibiscus" patterns in blue and green colours diameter 11.5-16 cm

A superb Japanese Meiji period Satsuma vase by Okamoto Ryozan for the Yasuda Company. Painted with a continuous scene with a moored boat with figures gathering shellfish at the beach at low tide with Mt Fiji in the background - all between boarders of fuku

Aboriginal artist unknown. Western Desert shield early 1900s. Carved wood. 76 x 11 cm. With horizontal bands carved on the front and linear patterns with dots on the reverse. Wood has a dry patina from tribal handling and use. With stand

A 19th century Patuki (hand club). The blade with triangular cross-section tapering to a smooth shouldered grip and carved butt. Carved in rauponga patterns with triple hae hae and pataki. Embellished with cut paua and pierced for suspension. Length 43 cm.

A late 19th century lidded urn attributed to Piwiki Horohau (ngati Raukawa), circular shape on a pedestal base. The pedestal and stem with wharkarare and whakatara patterns. The base carved with two kuri dogs in high relief. The lid with conforming decorat

Merilyn Wiseman pale green glazed lidded box. Maker's mark to base. Height 10 cm. A square footed lidded box with a clear glassy green glaze. Incised gestural patterns on lid and sides. Makers mark on base. Height 10 x 16 cm sq

Warren Tippett spherical vase light grey glaze with incised wave patterns. Maker's mark. Height 22 cm.

Thai Sawankhalok large celadon dish. With incised foliate and border patterns, circa 15th C, diameter 36 cm

A relief carved bone panelled casket, with patterns and borders of primitive maskheads in low relief and raised on scroll feet, 22.5 cm high, 23 cm wide, 14.5 cm deep

Two Masons ironstone ginger jars in chartreuse and Paynsley patterns, 1930s and after 1940, 17.5 cm high

Steve Fullmer, Terracotta vase, the irregular shaped body decorated with abstract and geometrical patterns, impressed potter's mark to shoulders, height 28 cm, Provenance: Collection of Hans and Elizabeth Swier

A Chinese Imari barber's bowl, Qing Dynasty, late 18th century brightly enamelled with leafy sprays of hibiscus, prunus and other flowers within a wide band on the rim of diaper and cell patterns edged in scrolling leaves and trailing floral sprigs, the ba

A Chinese late Qing Dynasty Doucai decorated 'dragon' large vase, Tianqiuping (Qianlong year mark), The present large tianqiuping is rare, finely engraved, it has straight neck, spherical abdomen.The bottom is stamped in Qing dynasty Qianlong year of blue

A finely knotted Indian silk rug, traditional patterns in golden tones. A very good rug. 163 x 96 cm

Aboriginal artist unknown, an early ceremonial message board, circa late 19th century / early 20th century, hardwood with carved interlocking key patterns interposed with diagonal lines. With patina. 41 x 8 cm

Pair monumental Chinese rouleau shape bronze floor vases. Cast with all-over archaistic diaper patterns and lion's mask handles. Qing dynasty,. Height 85 cm

Shiga, Shigeo (1928-2011), large stoneware square dish. Square well with wide angled rim, feldspar glaze over ash, and temmoku wax resist patterns. Single oxblood fruit to centre ceramic. Width 34 cm

A Bohemia ruby glass bowl, comport & vase with cut patterns

Aboriginal artist unknown, 'Three Kimberley Region Decorated Pearl Shell Pendants' Engraved with geometric patterns rubbed with ochres, two being strung with plaited hair, and the third with resin-covered string. The largest, 16.5 x 11 cm. (x 3)

A pair of Hermes 'Sellier' porcelain trinket dishes, made by Hermes at Nontron in the south-west of France. In rich red and gold geometric patterns, protected by a suede goatskin base. 21 x 18 cm. (2)

Gordon Walters, Geneology III, 1971, printed 2020, screenprint on paper, edition of 100, indented with Walters Estate chop mark, 105.5 x 80.5 cm, Gordon Walters (1919-1995) is one of Aotearoa New Zealand's most significant artists. He is revered for his fu

Tom Sanders (Australian, 1925-2008), ceramic jug, glazed earthware, incised abstract patterns, with handle, inscribed to base 'Sanders 63', height 20 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney

A knotted Kurdish wool runner, north-west Iran, circa 1930, with repeat patterns of chevron diamonds with cross forms in pink, sky blue and navy to each enclosed by geometric borders, 386 cm long, 104 cm wide

A Chelsea plate and an ironstone oriental pattern pitcher, circa 1760 and early 19th century, a lobed plate with loose polychrome posies, sprigs and fancy birds to the rim, gold anchor mark underside, and; a baluster pitcher featuring a duck in a garden se

An Anton Seuffert elaborately inlaid parquetry card table top, on a Victorian walnut tripod base, the top with central eight-point star-burst framed by expanding geometric patterns in various N.Z. Native timbers. Diameter 60.5 cm. In good condition and pol

A hand-knotted wool pile Ardebil rug, the field with central medallion surrounded by numerous smaller medallions, the quadrants with multiple small patterns, the border guards also patterned with various formations. 290 x 195 cm.

J H Menzies 'Maori patterns painted and Carved', 1975 limited edition of the New Zealand classic originally published in 1904. Hagley press #190 of 750. Large format 50.5 x 36 cm. In card slip case.

A carved whale jawbone pendant, carved and incised in traditional patterns. In fitted box 5.5 x 6.5 cm.

Victorian 14ct gold, diamond and ivory pendant, unmarked tested at 14ct, of shaped form, set with two small diamonds, decorated with incised scrolling motifs and bead patterns, above an ivory bead, length 4.5 cm

A pair of Bohemian white overlay ruby glass vases, 19th century, the pair of vases with everted necks in ruby with white overlay and gilt detailing, each with oval panels of alternating hexagon and diamond cuts to the body, between lens, slice and diamond

Elkington plate Egyptian revival mirrored centrepiece & bowl, comprising a large lozenge-shaped mirrored plateau and a raised bowl on stand with reclining sphinxes engraved with hieroglyphics on a pierced base with fanned leaves, asp snakes, and reeded pal

A Chinese porcelain Drum-Form stool, late Qing, early 20th century decorated in overglaze polychrome enamels with auspicious objects including bats, pierced double-coins and central 'Shou' medallions surrounded by an interlocking fret pattern bordered at t

A lavish Royal Crown Derby covered vase, Royal Crown Derby, date cypher for 1898 of compressed oval form with ornate moulded openwork vegetal handles, a domed lid with a pierced scrolled finial and raised on a moulded pedestal base, with finely hand painte

A palace size pair of highly decorated Japanese late Meiji period earthenware Satsuma vases having all over hand painted and gilded decoration, panels depicting Immortals, Samurai warriors, bijins & geometric patterns. Height 61 cm, width 29 cm

An exceptional Ryozan signed Japanese Meiji period Satsuma lidded koro set on an ivory ground having panelled hand painted decoration depicting Samurai, immortals and children in ceremonial landscapes bordered by geometric patterns and gilding, having rich

An impressive tall Hododa signed Japanese Meiji period Satsuma gourd shape vase set on a rich cobalt ground having finely hand painted panels to front and rear depicting Samurai & Bijin in traditional ceremonial scenes, finest gilding in geometric & floral

A fine Cho Shu-zan signed Japanese Meiji period Satsuma vase having a continuous hand painted landscape depicting Bijin & children feeding deer in a traditional pagoda roof house and mountain landscape, finest gilding and geometric patterns to top and base

A Louis Vuitton purple monogram shawl. Crafted from a blend of 60% silk and 40% wool for a luxuriously soft feel, this scarf features a purple background with purple woven monogram patterns and fringe edges. Made in Italy. Dimensions 135 x 130 cm. Comes to

A Chinese silver (900) bowl, scallop rim, engraved floral & character patterns, diameter 10.5 cm Wt 74 grams

An 18ct white gold and diamond hinged bangle, the side rails in a wave pattern enclosing meandering diamond set and plain wave patterns, one hundred and seventy-seven round brilliant cut diamonds (Colour G-H, Clarity SI-I1) grain set, push clasp with two s

A hand-woven kilim carpet, the central field decorated with two diamonds surrounded by geometric patterns, framed by multiple hook latch motif borders. In traditional tones. 300 x 200 cm.

19th century English. Provincal silver nutmeg grater, unmarked, of squat cylindrical form, with dual detachable covers, decorated in ribbed circular patterns, total weight 59gm, height 4 cm and diameter 4 cm

Two early woomeras, one circa 1900, with intricate stone-carved decorations, spinifex gum at one end, and a hook bound with kangaroo sinew at the other. 83.5 x 10 cm. A second woomera circa early 20th century, with stone-carved zigzag patterns and well-use

A Chinese 19th century large octagonal pot with flower and bird patterns, height 65 cm, diameter 47 cm

A Chinese Qing Dynasty embroidered patches with dragon patterns, 38 x 38 cm

A good early Edo period iron tsuba, Tembo school, c1650, of four lobed circular form. Hammered surface with pierced cloud patterns. 7.4 cm

Fred Ward Patterncraft No.37 armchair, mountain ash timber frame and red fabric cushions with swirl patterns, Australia, designed 1947, 84 cm high, 67 cm wide, 74 cm deep

Two Murano mushroom table lamps, opaque and transparent Murano glass with swirl patterns. Stickers present, Italy, c 1970s, 26 cm high, 22 cm deep

A Charles Newton broad vase, an ovoid form with a matt black ground and glossy crazed off white patterns. Maker's mark impressed above the base, height 28 cm, depth 19 cm

A bronze age Amphoriskos, holy land, c. 3100-2900 BC. Made from terracotta in a spherical form and flared mouth. Featuring two small loop handles at the shoulders and-painted with wave patterns in sections alternating vertical lines, height 14 cm, depth 13

19th century Sunderland lustre jug, sailors Farewell and Rhyme patterns 17.5 cmH (glaze missing from foot base)

Four mid 19th century Sunderland lustre wall plates, moulded square printed with tall ships, steeple chase and chinoserie patterns 24 cm, 21 cm long (chinoserie repaired)

Masons patent Ironstone three jugs, c1850 conversation, jardiniere patterns and famille rose palette 15.5 cm, 14 cm, 15 cm heights (some faults)

A North-East Persian wool rug, Beluch tribe, early 20th century, with archaic repeat patterns in dark blue, white and watermelon colours and enclosed by a boldly patterned border, 150 x 87 cm

A monogrammed Chamberlain's Worcester jug, circa 1790, with a spiral moulded body and decorated with gilt flora and patterns, a cobalt and gilt border to the rim, gilt script mark Chamberlain's Worcester no. 99 underside, 17.5 cm high

An impressive grand bar unit by La Permanente mobile Cantu, early 1960s, Italy. Cantu, Lombardi, was the centre of the world for furniture making in Italy up until the 1990s. This beautifully-executed piece shows all the skills and craftsmanship from this

A large Pottery urn by Paul Laird, Nelson. With Greek-style patterns of chariots and warriors. Topped with gilded Egyptian cats. Height 96 cm, width 39 cm, depth 23.5 cm

An 18th century Danish commode, Baroque block front fruitwood commode. The inlaid apricot and cherrywood parquetry patterns include on the top a chrysanthemum motif. Later brass handles. Height 86 cm, width 99 cm, depth 47 cm

A fine Turkoman carpet, the field decorated with multiple geometric circular patterns, multiple border guards in traditional tones of red, black and ivory. 300 x 200 cm.

Five sets of quality linen paisley drapes with trimmed swagged valances, featuring exotic patterns with elephants and peacocks, with heavy wool lining, each set 3.4 metre drop length, 2.3 metre individual drop width, suited to 180 cm wide windows/French d

Gus and Betty McLaren (Australian), Sculpture of a Lion, slipcast earthenware, with squared head and body, sgraffito decoration depicting the hair of the lion's mane, glazed blue and brown with a centre band of multicolour majolica patterns, incised 'McLar

Peter Travis (Australian, 1929-2016), Large Sphere, handcoiled stoneware in spiral and wave patterns, brown and blue dry glaze, on metal stand, diameter 21 cm (without stand). Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney

Peter Travis (Australian, 1929-2016), Small Sphere, handcoiled stoneware in spiral and wave patterns, cream dry glaze, on metal stand, diameter 15 cm (without stand). Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney

Japanese Meiji period Imari charger, hand painted with floral decoration and diaper patterns in shaped bands and with scattered floral mons and a circular panel with a vase spilling forth a profusion of flowers, 46 cm diameter

A Ramu River Kundu drum from Papua New Guinea, decorated with incised geometric patterns and painted with red and silver pigment. Collected in 1972. Skin missing (likely removed at NZ customs), 56 cm height

Meissen, part porcelain coffee service, c. 1935, various patterns with gold enamel to edges, comprising eight cups, eight saucers, nine side plates and one large plate (26), diameter 28 cm (large plate). Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney

Three graduated Japanese Imari porcelain bowls, Meiji period (1868-1912), decorated in shades of blue, orange, green and gold with phoenixes, swallows and floral patterns (3), diameter 31.5 cm (largest). Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney

Missoni rug by T&J Vestor, diamond coloured patterns with black borders. 100% pure wool. Italy, c 1980s, 198l x 122w

Missoni rug by T&J Vestor, diamond coloured patterns with black backgroud. 100% pure wool. Italy, c 1980s, 236l x 167w,

Missoni rug by T&J Vestor, multi-coloured linear patterns in purple, green, yellow, and black. 100% wool. Italy, c 1980s, 242l x 164w

Pair of Venetian glass vases tall, footed, everted vases in clear glass. The lower pArt Decorated in gold hand painted patterns. The upper part with a hand cut rose bush motif. 37 cm. (2)

Painted in a Japonaiserie style, possibly by Christopher Dresser, a pair of hand painted Minton vases of globular form with an aqua ground, swimming gold fish decorations, enamelled and applied gilt air bubbles, three prawn shaped feet each, whose bright o

Three various carnival glass bowls traditional orange coloured bowls, with impressed decoration, including flannel flowers, and blossom and leaf patterns, diameter 22 cm average, each.

A tribal Turkmen small runner, hand knotted wool pile on cotton weft and warp, traditional colours and patterns. 285 cm x 80 cm.

Heavy Chinese twin handled bronze censer, of cylindrical form with waisted base, decorated with mythical creatures to handles and archaic style patterns to body, height 14 cm

Japanese cloisonne jar and cover, of bulbous form, decorated with chrysanthemum flowers and falling petals among linear patterns, in tones of white, yellow and green on a speckled green base, with gilt accents, height, 22 cm

A group of pressed uranium yellow 'Primrose Perline' vaseline glass table wares, circa 1890, eight pieces comprising a comport, two large bowls, a pair of scallop edged dishes, lidded canisters and a butter dish with matching stand, in various diamond and

Four Moorcroft pen trays, in different patterns including a 'Lamia' depicting a pond scene with reeds and lilies on green ground (des. Rachel Bishop, c.1995), a 'Golden Lilly' pattern tray on ivory ground (Sally Tuffin, 1993), a 'Violet' pattern (Sally Tuf

Two Moorcroft plates and four pin trays, the small plates in the 'Spiraxia' pattern designed and signed by Emma Bossons circa 1998, with Sparaxis tri-color flowers in full bloom, numbered 182, together a 'Flames of the Forest' (Philip Gibson, c19970m signe

Five Moorcroft pin trays, the five pin trays or dishes in different patterns including 'Trillium' (Nicola Slaney), 'Rose' (Sally Tuffin), 'Tembusu' (Sian Leeper), 'Gypsy' (Rachel Bishop) and 'Fruit Garden' (Nicola Slaney), each with impressed Moorcroft sta

A French Art Deco mahogany sideboard by Gaston Poisson, circa 1930s, the sideboard front with four framed doors surrounding geometric medallions and diamond patterns in exotic woods, the interior enclosing single shelves and single drawers to the side door

An antique 9ct rose gold chain bracelet, two 9ct rose gold chains of differing patterns joined to form a bracelet, with thirteen gold, gold plated, and silver Victorian and Edwardian fobs attached, includes a 10ct gold bloodstone seal, 11ct Victorian tasse

A large folk art carving of a wahaika, carved from a single piece of hardwood. This oversized wahaika features deeply carved notched patterns at the head. At the inner-side of the blade is a figure. With remnants of paint in tones of brown, red, and black.

Dolce & Gabbana, velvet heels, designed with crystal dragonflies and buckles, aubergine velvet with gunmetal leather patterns, tall block heels, labelled 'Dolce & Gabbana made in Italy', excellent condition, size 38, height 9 cm

A Chinese archaic gold inlaid bronze ritual food vessel (Ding), probably Zhou Dynasty, of flattened spherical form supported by three legs, having two upright rectangular loop handles, inlaid in gold and silver lobate patterns, the domed cover with three r

A Hermes cashmere and silk Losange shawl. Features light blue and dark blue stripe patterns. 70% cashmere, 30% silk. Made in France. Dimensions 202 x 80 cm. Comes together with box.

A Hermes silk scarf. Features a light pink background with multicolour patterns. 100% silk, made in France. Dimensions 40 x 40 cm. Comes together with box.