An antique Swiss musical automaton novelty mantel clock, Kriegel &, Hartmann, Geneva, the movement by Gordian Hettich &, Sohn, Furtwangen, late 19th century, eight day movement, spring driven with anchor escapement, striking the hours on three gongs,
A George II Chinoiserie decorated Long-Case clock, the dial signed Thomas Rayment, London, mid 18th century, eight day movement with bell strike. Oak-cased, the glazed hood of arched architectural design enclosing the brass Roman numeral dial with sanded c
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
Two rose gold and diamond bracelets, 18ct rose gold, designed with bars and bezel set round brilliant cut diamonds, approx 1.80cts to each bracelet, set with a box clasp and two figures of eight safety catches, stamped '18K,750' (2), length 18 cm, total we
Gold curb link bracelet, 14ct yellow gold, curb link with box clasp and two figures of eight safety catches, 'Stamped 14K585', length 20 cm, total weight 29.6 grams
Antique Swiss enamel brooch, 18ct yellow gold, oval panel depicting a bridge with figures, buildings and the mountains, signed to the reverse 'Geneva', length 4.5 cm, total weight 13.4 grams
A pair of large art pottery figures of Parrots by Lady Anne Gordon, Marchioness of Aberdeen, dated 1982. Provenance: The Estate of the late Lady Burrell, Rosemont Sydney. Dimensions: 31 cm high
A semi antique Persian Kasak runner rug, multiple step sided guls in soft red and blue tones on the indigo field highlighted with birds, animals and figures. 400 x 103 cm.
Ivory netsuke of a mountainous village scene, including buildings, figures and tress. Stained and signed. Provenance: Purchased 'Japanese and Other Works of Art' June 1975. Sotheby Parke Bernet Inc. New York.
An ivory netsuke study, of two figures supporting a broken pillar. Stained and signed, height 5.3 cm. Provenance: Purchased 'Japanese and Other Works of Art' June 1975. Sotheby Parke Bernet Inc. New York.
A pair of tall 1920s hand-painted wooden Isar Ganaur Maharaja and Maharani figures, on square wooden bases. Some repairs commensurate with age, height 1600 & 170 cm (including bases). Base width 50 x 50 cm. Repairs to arms and distress commensurate with ag
A pair of Meiji Japanese Satsuma bottle vases, traditional panelled decoration with figures and geometric patterns. Red painted marks to base, height 31 cm.
Three early 20th century Maori carved tekoteko figures by Henry Evan Lloyd, each stylised figure with one hand clasping it's lower jaw, the other clasping it's wrist. Paua inserts, height 39 cm. Note: Henry Evan Lloyd, architect and builder from manaia was
A New Zealand historically important early 20th century Maori carved small table by Henry Evan Lloyd, the top carved with multiple figures and masks radiating from a central design, paua insert highlights, plain border. Raised on four carved tekoteko type
Swarovski Crystal "Inspiration Africa" animal figures, height 3 to 6 cm, 1 x sitting fawn, 1 x standing fawn, 1 x baby elephant, 1 x monkey, 1 x Inspiration Africa plaque
An ancient Egyptian themed enamelled silver bracelet; red, blue, brown and turquoise colour enamelled Ankh and figures between scenes of the sphinx, great pyramid, goddess and Karnak, in 800 silver, to replacement sterling silver parrot clasp, width 16 mm,
An impressive early 20th century alabaster figural group, modelled as two classical figures reclining against a ruined wall, the coloured stone forming their clothing, on rectangular base. Height 70 cm, width 61 cm. Depth 42 cm. Together with three alabast
A 19th century Wedgwood blue dip Jasperware pot pourri, of campagna urn form, with applied classical figures, impressed mark to base. With associated pierced cover. Height 38 cm.
Rene Lalique. 'Terpsichore' Vase, Model No. 10-911, designed 1937, clear and frosted glass moulded with female figures, retains acid marks 'R. Lalique France' to base, chipped close to base (A/F), height 21.5 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
A pair of Royal Worcester porcelain figures, shape nos 2659 and 2660, dated 1917 and 1918, each modelled as a classical female figure in long robes standing on a low shaped base, one holding a lyre, the other a tambourine, the skin and hair ivory ground, t
A pair of Minton tinted parian figures, 'Psyche' and 'Pandora', dated 1873 and 1874, after Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse, each modelled standing against a tree stump, half draped and holding their respective attributes, the skin and foliage in white, drap
A pair of Royal Worcester porcelain figures of putti, Class 6 shape 541, circa 1880, each modelled as a putto resting full-length on the back of a dolphin, ivory-glazed with naturalistic colours to heads and drapery, unmarked as to manufacture, 10.5 cm hig
A pair of Royal Worcester porcelain figures, Liberty & Captivity, Class 2 shape no. 116 & 117, dated 1880s & 1903, each modelled as a classical female figure in long robes standing on a low circular base and holding a bird aloft, the skin and hair glazed i
A Worcester porcelain pot pourri jar and a stand in near-matching decoration, the stand circa 1860, the jar dated 1862, the decoration attributed to Josiah Rushton, the cylindrical jar standing on three winged mask feet, its domed cover pierced, ivory grou
Two similarly-decorated Kerr & Binns Worcester porcelain handled cups of matching form, dated 1853 and 1858, the decoration attributed to Thomas Bott, Snr, of the same classical skyphos form and size, both exteriors cobalt blue ground with gilt rims, handl
A pair of Royal Worcester porcelain figures, shape nos 2649 and 2650, dated 1913 and 1917, each modelled as a classical female figure in long robes standing on a low moulded circular base, one holding a face mirror, the other pulling up a mask from her eye
A Royal Worcester 'Limoges Enamel' decorated exhibition quality chalice and cover, dated 1867, the enamel decoration by Thomas Bott, Snr, the tapering cup-shaped body on a knopped stem and circular foot, the cover with a domed and finialled centre, cobalt
A Kerr & Binns Worcester 'Limoges Enamel' decorated exhibition quality chalice and cover, dated 1858, the enamel decoration by Thomas Bott, Snr, the tapering cup-shaped body on a baluster stem and circular foot, the cover with a domed and finialled centre,
A pair of Royal Worcester tinted parian figures, 'L'Allegro' and 'Il Penseroso', Class 2 shape nos 66 and 67, mid-1860s, each modelled as a classical maiden in long robes standing on a low circular base, the skin and hair in green, otherwise white, each wi
A Kerr & Binns Worcester porcelain enamel decorated exhibition chalice, dated 1862, the enamel decoration by Thomas Bott, Snr, the tapering cup-shaped body on a knopped stem and circular foot, the ground cobalt-glazed with foliate motifs in white 'Limoges
A pair of Royal Worcester porcelain figures, 'Joy' and 'Sorrow', Class 2 shape nos 57 and 58, dated 1925, each modelled as a half draped classical female figure standing on a moulded low base, one holding a dove to her chin, the other mourning a dead dove
An early Kerr & Binns Worcester 'Limoges Enamel' decorated cup on foot, dated 1854, the enamelled decoration by Thomas Bott, Snr, the tall bell-shaped bowl on a short circular pedestal foot, the exterior cobalt blue ground with gilt interior, rim, and foot
A Royal Worcester porcelain 'Limoges Enamel' decorated exhibition ewer and stand, dated 1866 and 1867, the enamel decoration by Thomas Bott, Snr, the ewer of classical baluster shape on a circular foot, modelled with a Neptune mask beneath the spout and a
A pair of Royal Worcester porcelain figures, shape nos 1440 and 1441, dated 1920 and 1928, each modelled as a classical Bacchic reveller in robes standing against a tree stump on a low circular rockwork base, the male figure with a sceptre across his shoul
20th century Burmese silver & jade box and cover, unmarked, of cylindrical form, decorated with multiple embossed scenes of figures in different poses, surrounded by a flower and foliage pattern, set with four green jade stones, total weight 144gm, hei
Japanese bronze hibachi, of cylindrical form, set with twin foliage handles, decorated with panels containing scene of figures in outdoor settings, standing on a pedestal foot, height 24 cm, diameter 32 cm
Chinese Qing Dynasty ivory and painted fan, with carved ivory batons and pierced sticks, the fan painted with bright polychrome scene of court figures in pavilion with outdoor scene behind, with applied ivory faces and silk robes, with feather fringing, he
Large Japanese carved mammoth tusk, the tusk of aged organic form, carved in relief with many figures, koi and cranes against a rocky backdrop with pine trees, set within a carved wooden stand, incised mark lower left, height 45 cm
Pair of 20th century French bronze figures, the male standing with shield and staff, the woman holding a palm frond in right hand, above sloping marble bases, height 34.5 cm, 29.5 cm (2)
19th century Danish silver ewer, hallmarked Copenhagen, 1877, Simon Groth, of baluster form, decorated with an incised scene of figures and animals in an outdoor setting, with borders of fruit and foliage, standing on a pedestal base, total weight 649gm, h
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 superb Chinese Canton 19th century ivory puzzle ball. Carved with twelve graduating concentric balls. The internal balls all pierced with a diaper and geometric pattern and carved with stylized flower heads. The exterior ball profusely carved with floral
Ramu River paddle from Papua New Guinea, stylized ancestor figures painted with dark pigment are displayed on one side of the blade. 193 cm length, collection of John Perkins
Ramu River paddle from Papua New Guinea, displaying stylized ancestor figures painted with dark pigment on both sides of the blade. Both the throat and grip are carved. 172 cm length, collection of John Perkins
Ramu River paddle from Papua New Guinea, stylized ancestor figures painted with dark pigment are displayed on one side of the blade. 162 cm length, collection of John Perkins
A 19th century tokotoko attributed to Jacob William Heberley (1849 - 1906), naturalistic carved figure with ta-moko surmounting four wheku heads. The figures with inset cut paua shell eyes (one missing) and decorated with triple haehae and pakati (dog toot
An impressive late 19th century carved ngati tarawhai model Pataka (Storehouse). The paepae carved with wheku heads and manaia. The amo carved with ancestral figures with paua shell eyes. The mahi with interweaving koru designs in low relief terminating in
A carved wood tobacco pipe by Thomas Heberley (1876 - 1937). The large bowl is carved with double tane figures lying prone with elbows raised, one hand to hip and the other holding extended tongues. Cut paua embellishment. Curved Bakelite stem. The ferrule
A carved wood tobacco pipe by Thomas Heberley (1876 - 1937). The bowl is carved with double tane figures lying prone with elbows bent and legs extended. Between them a single feather is held to the mouths. 'Kia ora' is carved to the sides. Curved Bakelite
A carved wood tobacco pipe by Thomas Heberley (1876 - 1937). The bowl is carved with a pair of naturalistic tane and wahine figures holding three fingered hands to their mouths. The wahine holds a stylised patu the tane with hand to hip, both with cut paua
A pair of Derby biscuit figures, from 'The four rustic Seasons', representing spring fashioned as a young woman wearing a wide brimmed hat over her mob cap, and holding a posy of flowers in one hand and flowers and fruits in her apron, and summer, modelled
A rare pair of Derby 'dry-edge' figures of wild boars, one seated, one standing, each with stump attached to the belly and acorns and oak leaves strewn on the oval mounded bases, circa 1750 -54. Length: 14.5 and 16 cm. (2). Provenance: The Robin Barkla col
Two Derby figures of cows, each enamelled and recumbent with applied flowers to base, resting against a treetrunk with flowers, patch marks to base of one, circa 1765. Height 6 cm. (2). Provenance: The Robin Barkla collection
Two Derby figures of cows, polychrome decorated, each recumbent, one with tree stump behind, the other with flowers, each on a shaped base. Length: 10 cm. (2). Provenance: The Robin Barkla collection
A rare pair of Derby 'dry-edge' sheep figures, depicting a ram and a ewe, each modelled on a oval base with applied leaves and vines, Andrew Planche period, circa 1752. Height 13 cm. (2). Provenance: The Robin Barkla collection
A pair of Derby porcelain white - glazed figures of Pugs, each lying on a rectangular tasselled cushion, circa 1750. Length: 6.5 cm. Height 4 cm. (2). Provenance: The Robin Barkla collection
Two Derby figures of a Dresden shepherd and maiden, the shepherd with basket of fruit and dog afoot, the maiden with floral garland, each on a circular mounded scrollwork base, painted in enamels, heightened in gilt, patch marks to base, circa 1770. Height
A rare pair of Derby porcelain candelabra, each with seven flowers held together by a metal frame of leaves and stems, the base supporting small figures of harlequin and Columbine, circa 1750-55. Height 28 cm. (2). Provenance: The Robin Barkla collection
A pair of Derby 'dry-edge' figures, depicting a shepherd playing pipes, with his dog at his feet, and a shepherdess holding her skirts, with lamb afoot, each on circular mounded base, circa 1755. Heights: 18 cm. (2). Provenance: The Robin Barkla collection
Three Derby 'dry-edge' figures of seasons, emblematic of 'Spring', 'Summer', and 'Autumn', modelled by Agostino Carlini, as putto with their attributes, circa 1752-55. Height 12 - 13 cm. (3). Provenance: The Robin Barkla collection
A pair of Derby 'dry-edge' figures of summer, from the series 'The four rustic Seasons', modelled as a young man leaning against a corn sheaf, the woman holding a bird's nest to which she points, each on mounded base, circa 1750-55. Height 16 cm. (2). Prov
A pair of Derby 'dry-edge' soft paste porcelain allegorical figures, depicting 'Autumn', from the series 'The four rustic Seasons', modelled as a young man wearing a frock coat and carrying a basket of grapes and other fruits over his shoulder, paused by a
Two Derby 'dry-edge' figures of taste and sight, from 'The five Senses' series, modelled as a young woman holding a basket of fruit, with one hand raised, and a young man in dressing gown holding a hand mirror, circa 1752-55. Height 16 cm. (2). Provenance:
Two 18th century Derby soft paste porcelain figures, the first emblematic of 'Feeling', seated on a rocky outcrop, with a parrot pecking her fingers, her skirt painted with floral sprays, and heightened in gilt, circa 1755. The second a gentleman emblemati
Two Derby 'dry-edge' figures, the first of a seated woman emblematic of 'Feeling' or 'Touch', with perched parrot beside her, on mounded base, circular hole to back for metal fitting. Height 18 cm. The second a figure of a gentleman snuff taker, an allegor
Two Derby 'dry-edge' porcelain figures of St Philip and St Thomas, design attributed to Agostino Carlini, the first modelled holding a crucifix and long flowing coat, on circular mounded base moulded with rococo scrollwork, the second with his arm bent and
A rare pair of Derby Chinoiserie figures of children, each seated on a naturalistic base, the children dressed in pale yellow robes painted with flowers, one wearing a hat with basket of fish beside him, unglazed bases (boy with hat inscribed letter 'W' be
A rare Derby soft paste porcelain figural group, representing 'Sight', from the set of the 'Five Chinoiserie Senses', probably modelled by Agostino Carlini, the two enamelled figures seated on a rocky outcrop, the woman with raised arm, the other supportin
A rare Derby 'dry-edge' soft paste porcelain figural group, representing 'Sight', from the set of the 'Five Chinoiserie Senses', probably modelled by Agostino Carlini, two figures seated on a rocky outcrop, the woman with raised arm, the man holding a flas
An outstanding tall pair of 19th century French carved walnut figures of semi nude mythical maidens, each superbly carved wearing traditional toga and standing with one arm raised a matching left and right pair. Height 144 cm, width (Rh 58 cm Lh 64 cm) D 3
A Titian studio pottery figure of Gainsborough's blue boy in 19th century French style, his black hat with white feather reglued. Incised painted mark to base. Height 23.5 cm. Note: it is recorded that only 10 of these figures were made.
Len Castle 'Pin dish' with a blue glaze inside with three stylised leaping human figures in white glaze. Red-brown coloured clay body. Stamped mark near the base. Diameter 10.5 cm.
Very fine Japanese Meiji period ivory okimono. Carved as a spreading pine tree with figures below feeding minogame, 10,000 year old turtles, the whole supported on a lobed stand with 4 legs, a flowering prunus branch beneath. Signed Chogyoku. Nb: ivory exp
Japanese Satsuma immortals vase. Decorated with gilt and enamel figures of immortals and a white dragon. Signed to base ''Toyama Satsuma'', height 5 cm
A Chinoiserie fold over games table, with a serpentine profile, shaped skirt and raised on cabriole legs, in black lacquer with figures and lakeside pavilions, on simulated bronze claw feet, 73 cm high, 91 cm deep, 43 cm deep
A Chinese black lacquer two door cabinet, 20th century, with gilt openwork panels of figures on horseback and on foot, the interior with stepped shelves and a single drawer, 79.5 cm high, 60.5 cm wide, 35 cm deep
Two Copeland parian ware figures, Prince Albert and Queen Victoria, circa 1853, the busts raised on waisted bases, signed and dated verso, J. S. Westmacott, with impressed Copeland stamp, the largest 29 cm high
A black lacquer gilt decorated Chinoiserie sideboard, with two cupboards and two drawers decorated with figures and lakeside pavilions in gold and polychrome relief, raised on cabriole legs with ball and claw feet, 97 cm high, 180 cm wide, 66 cm deep
A Satsuma earthenware rectangular dish by Ryozan, Meiji period, the interior with a scene of figures gathered in a pavilion garden within a formal border of vignettes depicting precious objects, inscription Kyoto Toji Gaisha, Ryozan-zo to base, 21.5 cm wid
A pair of Chelsea porcelain candlestick figures of a young man and woman with flowers, English circa 1765, gold anchor mark and incised numbers 42. Provenance: Robert Burke collection no 46. Exhibited: Ceramic Collectors Society Exhibition Sydney 1979 numb