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An important diamond set enamel and gold Russian Imperial presentation box with monogram of Tsar Alexander II (1855-1881), mark of Carl Martin Weishaupt Und Sohne, hand crafted in gold, the ornately sculptured and engraved hinged box measuring 90 x 60 x 35

A large Korean blue and white storage jar, mid to late Joseon dynasty with swelling shoulders balanced on a tapering lower body supporting a long neck, painted with underglaze blue with animals including deer, a tortoise, and cranes amongst pine trees and

A magnificent Anton Seuffert parquetry floral pattern card table. This table represents one of the more complex and free flowing of the Seuffert 'Standard patterns', the fern & Clematis design, similar to a table presented to Countess Aberdeen in 1887. Thi

Important nguru flute. This artefact is a marine ivory nguru given to Commander James Wood RN on one of his journeys to New Zealand between 1837 and 1843 the artefact comes to auction from the present owner who is a direct descendent of Commander Wood. Mas

A Chinese blue-and-white 'dragon' bowl, Wanli six-character mark and of the period painted on the underside with six Daoist figures separated by auspicious flora all under a band of decorative patterns, 11.6 cm diam. Provenance: NSW Private Collection. Col

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

A large Chinese enamel gilt-copper vase with Chinese landscaping paintings and European paintings, the cloisonne technique was introduced to China during the Ming Dynasty and reached its peak in the Qing Dynasty. The enamel gilt-copper painting includes bo

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 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

An impressive set of eighteen carved ivory Luohans, 19th/20th century, each bald ascetic finely carved standing wearing long layered wide-sleeved robes, in different postures and making different gestures with their hands and holding various attributes, th

A Chinese yaozhou celadon-glazed incised plate, Northern Song Dynasty the interior carved and combed with peony patterns within a thin circular band, the underside incised freely with circular strokes, the base coated with celadon glaze within a double-cut

A superb hoe, Maori ceremonial paddle, Mid/Late-19th century, large and impressive ceremonial paddle, distinguished by the remarkable wealth of carved decoration. The convex front of the blade features mirrored mangopare as part of the kowhaiwhai design, r

An unusual Chinese 'Fenqing' celadon glaze 'Gu' shaped alter vase, Qing dynasty, 18th-19th century, in an archaic 'Gu' shaped form with wide trumpet shaped mouth, the whole body covered with a nice light green glaze, the upper section with trace of painted

A pair of Chinese moulded yaozhou celadon bowls, 12th century, Northern Song to Jin Dynasty, the slightly rounded flaring sides rising to a lipped rim, decorated on the interior with a crisply moulded design of six scrolling blooms, joined by a slender mea

An impressive antique Tabriz medallion carpet, North-West Persia, 19th century, the field with a large central dark blue medallion with two pendants, filled with intricate scrolling foliage against red ground, with scattered floral and foliate patterns, th

A pair of hongmu armchairs with 'dream-stone' marble insets, Late Qing dynasty to Republic period, by Li Jiren, 103.5 high, 61.5 wide, 46.5 deep (2). Provenance: Private collection, Sydney, acquired in the early 1980s. Erquan Shanmin is the studio name of

A whakawae door jam, Aotearoa. An architectural piece used as an upright of a doorway. This whakawae depicts three full standing figures and a head at the bottom that has been lost. The figures are covered in notched carvings with spiral motifs on the butt

Sterling silver flatware service mark of various Silversmiths, London, 19th century, mostly by George Adams, including William Chawner, William Eley & William Fearn, W & E Eaton and F. Higgins, fiddle and thread patterns, 36 place settings, 36 soup spoons,

A magnificent George II sterling silver bread basket, 1744 London, with maker's marks for Ayme Videau, with a pierced scroll and grapevine cast border above a formal arrangement of cross patterns and lavish scrollwork, a shaped swing handle and engraved co

A large Victorian Aesthetic movement stained glass door by Lyon, Cottier & Co, originally from St Joseph's College, Hunters Hill, rectangular with an internal arch having a coat of arms on a field of sunflowers, above a panel centred with a full length fig

An embellished lacquer six-fold screen, Qing dynasty, 19th century, each rectangular black lacquer panel inlaid in jade, malachite, lapis-lazuli, rose quartz, coral, carnelian, ivory, bone and other materials, depicting a continuous scene of figures on a p

An unusual Sino-Tibetan silver inlaid casket and cover, Wanli six-character embossed mark and of the period, of rectangular shape, flanked with two upturned 'crane' handles, the long sides each decorated with a circular 'prunus' panel, and other auspicious

Iotua Charlie Tuarau, Maori carved wooden panel, signed, dated and inscribed 'I. C. Tuarau, Maori carver, Dominion Museum, Wellington, NZ, 1963' verso, rectangular carving with rounded edges, painted red. From proper left to proper right: two manaia figure

A Sino-tibetan gilt copper alloy repousse figure of Tsong Kharpa, 18th century, 41 cm high. Provenance: Frank Zeno Collection. Mossgreen, Melbourne, 18 June 2012, lot 28. Exhibited: Possibly exhibited or loaned to the National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourn

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 rare Chinese Longquan celadon 'Arrow' vase, Southern Song-Yuan Dynasty, 13TH-14th century the pear shaped body rises to a tall, slender neck flanked by a pair of tubular handles, and is incised with a band of keyfret patterns. The vase is covered overall

A Georg Jensen sterling silver 'Acorn' pattern cutlery service with settings for ten comprising table knives, table forks, entree knives, entree forks, soup spoons, dessert spoons, steak knives, fish knives, tea spoons and coffee spoons, and serving items

Len Castle and Theo Schoon, nineteen high-fired earthenware umber tablets, made by Castle, impressed with patterns representing an almost complete dictionary of examples of Schoon's stamps. The stamps were subsequently deposited at Te Papa, circa 1984. The

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

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

A gilded bronze Shakyamuni, seated in dhyanasana with hands in dharmachakra mudra, clad in a diaphanous robe with hems incised with floral patterns, the base sealed and incised with double-vadjra 29 cm high

A four-panel hardstone inlaid wood screen, 19th/20th century each panel embellished with jade, lapis lazuli, mother of pearl, agate, jadeite, bone and other hardstones to depict two maidens carrying a musical instrument and a basket of flowers in a garden

Rene Lalique, Lagamar, Clear glass, mould-blown using four-part mould, black enamel. Frosted vase with raised horizontal bands decorated with graphic black enamel patterns. R. Lalique hand-etched to base. Model created on 15th February 1926, out of sto

Early Kaitaka fine flax cloak of muka twining, plain body with narrow side and deep bottom taniko border of classic zig zag (aramoana) and triangular (aronui) patterns of black dyed muka and brightly died wool, height 127 cm, length 174 cm

Hododa Meiji Satsuma '118 Figures' lotus shaped bowl painted to the interior with a medallion of geisha, with the interior wall painted with four fan shaped windows of holy men & another four diamond shaped panels of two geisha, all on a ground of varying

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

A striated pale grey jade carving of a recumbent ram, Song Dynasty 6 cm long, 79g. Provenance: Douglas J. K. Wright, Oxon UK, 11 February 2003 (receipt, bought for £4,600). Private collection, United Kingdom thence by descent. Private collection, Sydney. T

A fine pair of rare Venetian polychrome painted and glazed terracotta blackamoor figures, modelled as two male court figures, dressed in bold patterns, each standing on rock formations. 173.5 cm high

A nine piece 'Panama', 'Tango' & 'Barcelona' setting by Dedon, the outdoor setting comprising two and three seater sofas, two armchairs, a reclining lounge, a footstool, an oval occasional table, two small round tables, all in weatherproof charcoal weave w

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

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

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

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

A Yaozhou celadon conical bowl, five Dynasties-Northern Song Dynasty the interior is finely insiced with floral patterns, 13.8 cm diameter. Provenance: Uragami Sokyu-Do Co, Ltd, 1/11/2014 (original receipt). A private collection, Vic, Australia.

A rare Chantilly teapot circa 1735-40 decorated with flowers, foliage, insects and an exotic bird in the kakiemon style, inspired by Fraisse patterns supplied to the Chantilly factory. Height 13 cm

An Austral Islands ceremonial paddle, of elegant elongated form with a slightly concave teardrop-shaped blade, a raised central ridge which leads to a slender shaft terminating in a circular hilt with, originally, eight protruding ancestral faces (some los

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

A Chinese Qing Dynasty blue and white famille verte vase with dragon pattern (Qing Dynasty Qianlong mark), this Blue-and-White Doucai bottle vase that a slender neck with slanting shoulders and round body. There is a Qing Dynasty Qian long period sealed ma

A pair of large and impressive 19th century Japanese Satsuma earthenware vases, of rouleau shape, each painted and with raised and gilded decoration of entwining dragons, along with decoration of numerous immortals and attendants painted in enamels and gil

A Tasmanian specimen wood and whale bone display tray, of shaped outline with raised back, inlaid in various Australian timbers in geometric patterns, within a pierced whalebone gallery border, late 19th century, height 28 cm, width 34 cm, depth 21 cm. Pro

Koto to Shinto Uchigatana in snakeskin with traditional military itomaki-no-tachi mounts of iron in koto style, with patterns in iron mimicking snake skin scales. Snakeskin covered saya continuing under silk wrap on tsuka, with large shakudo dragon menuki

A Chinese parcel-gilt bronze incense burner, gui, Republic period of compressed baluster form, cast and gilded in high relief with various mythical beasts, all against an ungilded sea-wave ground and between two bands of decorative patterns, flanked by 'dr

An fine ivory carving of the Shishi Fukijin on the Takarabune, Meiji period 1868-1912, finely carved, an elaborate vessel in full sail engraved and inked to represent woodgrain, decorated with patterns, motifs and mother-of-pearl studs and a large chicken

An ivory inlaid ebony side cabinet, Northern Italian, circa 1860, with a reverse break front top, above two panelled doors flanked by fluted pilasters, inlaid to the top and sides with quatrefoil and diamond motifs in uniform patterns, within string inlaid

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 pair of late 19th century / early 20th century carved Maori supports of unknown architectural origin. All four sides of each support deeply carved with various recurring geometric patterns. Length 195 cm, width approx 9 cm (ea)

Rare Australian spear point Bowie knife by Thomas short Sheffield 'For Australia', circa mid to late 19th century, excellent 6 ¾' single edged blade with 90% original, full polish, etched with scroll & leaf patterns &, 'For Australia' in a central banner,

Missoni rug, 100% wool, Memphis inspired patterns in a palette of black, red, yellow, green purple and blue, Italy, c 1980s, 242 cm high, 164 cm wide

A Neumann U89i condenser microphone, German made, serial number 1685, multi-pattern large-diaphragm FET condenser microphone, five pickup patterns (figure eight, hypercardioid, cardioid, wide cardioid and omni) selectable via rotary collar switch, switch p

A Clarice Cliff Bizarre two-handled lotus vase, hand painted with banded geometric patterns in orange, yellow and cream. Ovoid body with tapering mouth to the upper. Stamped to base 'Hand painted Bizarre by Clarice Cliff/Newport potter England.' height 30

A rare Aesthetic movement sterling silver parcel gilt chalice, 1878 Birmingham, with maker's mark F.E for Elkington & Co, the gilt washed chalice superbly engraved and gilt decorated with Japanese fans, birds, insects and a spider in a web, with brocade an

Antique bone and ivory walking stick, late 19th century, the bone or panbone shaft spiral carved to the lower section, diamond patterns to the mid section, the upper section faceted and inlaid with mother-of-pearl and tortoiseshell, with an ivory turkshead

A large Chinese turqouise ground box, Tihedian Zhi mark iron-red mark to the base, painted in black with bird and flower patterns, 30.5 cm diam.

An exceptional 19th century sea captain's bureau-cabinet of Danish or Swedish origin, constructed of various hardwoods including Honduras and Cuban mahogany and teak which would have been acquired during voyages in the Caribbean and the Pacific. Extraordin

Austral Island paddle paddle blade of leaf-shaped form with long cylindrical shaft. Intricately carved in low relief with an elaborate design of interlocking geometric patterns. This form of Ra'ivav'an paddle is thought to be symbolic rather than utilitari

A good Persian hand knotted silk rug with repeating floral and bird patterns on a multi coloured faded ground. Length 20 cm. Width 134 cm

Two associated Dayazhai turquoise-ground cups, Guangxu four-character iron red mark and of the period, 9.4 cm diam., 9.1 cm diam. (2). Provenance: Mossgreen, Melbourne, 18 June 2012, lot 8. The Dayazhai wares were amongst a number of new imperial designs o

A yellow glazed 'dragon and phoenix' spittoon, Guangxu six-character mark and of the period, covered over all with a yellow glaze bar the foot rim, incised around the body with a dragon and a phoenix pursuing a flaming jewel, the shoulder decorated with a

A Victorian sterling silver tea and coffee set, 1867 London, with makers' marks for Daniel & Charles Houle, comprising a coffee pot, tea pot and a covered sugar basin and milk jug, of compressed pear shape with 'C' scroll handles and raised on curvaceous f

A vintage French 18ct gold bracelet, flat rope style links, one side featuring engraved shell patterns to a box clasp with safety clip, width 17.5 mm, length 19.5 mm, wt. 45.49g, French hallmarks on clasp.

English hallmarked sterling silver Victorian Tennis trophy having a star burst patterned lid with a two crossed tennis racquets & three surrounding balls finial, above ten panels showing alternating raised patterns of Scotch thistles & Welsh sessile oaks.

A fine example of a Chinese Manchurian lady's Waistcoat, Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), circa 1870, worn by a lady in waiting to the Empress of China. The bright blue silk damask, woven with butterflies and prunus blossom. The black borders are embroidered with

A Japanese bronze, gilt and ivory okimono, of a Bare-footed, rickshaw driver pulling a Bijin, Taisho period, moveable canopy and wheels decorated with brocade patterns, a signature of mount Fuji to base, 20 cm length

A Chinese rosewood altar table, of traditional design with rectangular top with 'rolled' ends, the frieze to either side and end decoratively carved and pierced with square scroll patterns; raised on legs carved within low relief with knotted cord and tass

An ivory and mother of pearl mounted wooden tryptych, possibly Dieppe, the central panel depicting Frederick II of Prussia and Voltaire strolling together in a grand hall, the hinged side panels displaying a single portrait of each man in oval frame. the s

A carved Chinese soapstone reclining Vajraputra, Mid to late Qing dynasty the Arhat with a serene expression on his face, eyes closed, his hands crossed and the sleeve revealing a Buddhist lion looking up to him, his gown finely carved with various medalli

An Anglo-Ceylonese calamander and specimen wood travelling box, of rectangular form, the sides gently carved in a linenfold pattern. The interior fitted with a mechanical cabinet and two tiers of tray compartments. The drawers and the lids in different exo

A early Doulton Burslem 'Blue Children' four sided jardiniere, decorated with a scene to each side all depicting young children: 'Girl with a Basket', 'Girl with a Dog, Talking with a Frog', 'Two Girls Talking to a Tiny Witch' and 'Three Girls Watching Tin

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 Peter Chatsworth attributed Tukutuku panel. Entitled 'Maunga. Tukutuku panels are an integral part of storytelling for Maori and were designed to hold the attention of the viewer as the story unfolded. They were designed to add aesthetic beauty to the su

A large Chinese painted pottery storage jar, Majiayao culture (3300-2000 B.C.), Machang phase (2300-2000 B.C.) finely decorated with geometric patterns in mineral pigments, 30.5 cm high. Provenance: Maria Lam, Hong Kong, late 90s.

A Japanese Satsuma vase, signed Kinkozan, Meiji period circa 1890, of globular form, the body of the vase exhibits a very fine crackle, the decoration of overglaze enamelling and gilding of superior quality featuring a long and detailed Sankinkotai process

Michelle Delucchi 'Oceanic' lamp for Memphis Milano, painted metal, bold colors and patterns this lamp's design was inspired by an ocean steamer. Italy, designed 1981

An Esquivillon & de Choudens small gold pair case verge escapement watch, gilt fullplate movement with fusee, engraved balance bridge cock. Verge escapement. The fullplate signed frf Esquivillon de Choudens, with serial number 29029. The face with white en

English hallmarked sterling silver Victorian tea set comprising a hot water pot, teapot, milk jug & creamer, having dragon form spouts & finials, repeating banana leaf patterns & raised floral detail, a gilt wash interior, all standing on bun feet, each wi

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

A Japanese Tanto, blade made by Taikei Naotane, 19th century, Kozuka made by Kanesada of Seki, minuki made of Shakudo with gold inlaid dragons with silver foiled habaki, gold dragon pattern inlaid to the Fuchi and Kashira, the tsuba with floral designs, la

Satsuma bowl by Furuiyama decorated showing a banding of a wedding processions, with a band of flowers below, separated by a ring of geometrical patterns. the interior is painted with '1000 Butterflies' pattern. Signed to the base. Condition good, minor we

A Chinese 'Longquan' celadon ware dish, Ming dynasty, 14 th century, decorated with coin patterns on the center of interior, 29 cm diameter. Provenance: Old Melbourne private collection

A Victorian sterling silver Armada jug, London, 1890 by Sibray, hall & Co (Frederick Sibray and Job Frank hall). Classical baluster shape with traditional ornate chased and applied designs of floral and foliate patterns. Height 31.5 cm. Condition: overall

A Chinese silver teapot, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, with a double cartouche bearing Chinese characters, of squat ovoid form with a double swing handle styled as bamboo and a bamboo branch pouring spout, the collar with engraved and embossed patterns and f

A Persian Heriz carpet, circa 1950s, with a rare design of bold angular anchored medallion set within a terracotta-toned field of stylized floral patterns and leaf forms. The border of herati patterns and rosettes. The hand-spun wool pile with natural orga

A fine Regency period Anglo-Indian rosewood 'Ladies Companion' box, Scarcophagus form with ring handles and carved feet, inlaid with exotic patterns in mother-of-pearl. The interior fitted with drawers including a silk lined jewellery compartment, a writin

A Hannong of Strasbourg faience bull, early 19th century, in the manner of Joseph Hannong wares, a naturalistic model richly decorated in the rococo manner with romantic cartouches, sprigs and lattice patterns, with scrolls and beadwork picked out in gold

A superb Flight Barr & Barr Worcester vase, 'The Minstrel', circa 1815-20, after James Beattie's poem of the same title, an urn with applied pearl borders, twin entwined snake handles, and gilt seaweed patterns, depicting the reclining minstrel, Edwin, in

A pair of antique Chinese ivory Emperor and Empress figurines, the serene standing pair in a gentle serpentine pose, attired in highly decorated dress carved and inked with patterns, vegetal and animal motifs in low relief, the emperor with an impressive p