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A rare and magnificent pair of late 19th century Chinese carved rhinoceros horns. The spectacular horns are carved to the tip with a pierced openwork design of trees, vines, gourds, lingzhi fungus, young deer and the 'Three friends of winter’; pine, prunus

Gould, John. The birds of Australia. London, [1840]-69. Eight volumes large folio, with 681 hand-coloured lithographed plates by the author and Elizabeth Gould, H.C. Richter and Edward Lear, 3 double-page, contemporary dark green morocco, sides with broad

The Te Pahi silver medal, presented by Governor King of New South Wales to Te Pahi [Tippahee] a Chief of New Zealand, 1806, maker unknown, New South Wales, inscribed and dated 'Presented / By Governor King / to / Tippahee / a Chief of New Zealand / during

Steinway & Sons, B-211 Spirio R grand piano, in black finish complete with two piano stools, 1480 (width)mm x 2110 (length)mm; 354 kilograms weight. Other Notes: Steinway and Sons is the benchmark in the construction of grand pianos of the highest quality.

'Voyage de la corvette l'Astrolabe execute par ordre du roi, pendant les annees 1826-1827-1828-1829' by Dumont D'Urville (Jules Sebastian Cesar) [1790-1842] 22 volumes (various sizes), comprising engraved plates, maps, charts and extensive text description

Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. diamond and enamel 'Croisillon' bracelet, of bombe design, the articulated circular bracelet applied with lilac paillonne enamel accented at intervals with brilliant-cut diamonds collet-set between fluted gold batons, th

A pair of Wucai 'Dragon and Phoenix' bowls marks and period of Kangxi each finely potted with steeply rounded sides rising to a flared rim, the exterior brightly enamelled with a green and a red dragon chasing flaming pearls interspersed with two descendin

An important Indian pink sandstone head of Buddha, Mathuran District, Kushan period, 2nd-3rd century Ace, the pink sandstone, larger than life size sculpture, the face wearing a benign smile, the eyebrows arched, the hair tightly plaited, 32 cm high. Refer

A rhinoceros horn 'lotus leaf' libation cup Qing dynasty, 17th/18th century, carved in the form of a widely flared lotus leaf with characteristic veining finely delineated on the interior and exterior extending to the frilled rim, and issuing from a tuber

Auguste Rodin (1840-1917), head of Eustache De Saint-Pierre, bronze, Eustache De Saint-Pierre, type a head (Eustache De Saint Pierre, tete type a). Conceived in 1885-86. Posthumous cast authorized by Musee Rodin, 1968 in 10 casts by Georges Rudier, nos. 3

A spectacular 18ct gold, fancy coloured sapphire, emerald and diamond 'Sapphire Flower' bracelet, Bulgari, circa 2004, modelled as a wide strap comprising of lines of flower heads each centring a brilliant-cut diamond stamen within a surround of petals cla

A very large Khmer sandstone sculpture of Vishnu, Baphuon style, 11th century, the four-armed deity standing supremely in a long finely detailed sampot with a fishtail sash at the back, secured by a low slung belt, the face with downcast eyes beneath a fin

A violin by Leandro Bisiach Snr (1894 - 1946), used by Russell Crowe as the character 'Captain Jack Aubrey' in the film, Master and Commander (2003), Milan, dated 1890, the back of two pieces of maple of irregular horizontal figure, the ribs of similar woo

Aquamarine, diamond and sapphire pendant necklace/brooch, Tiffany & Co., 1939-1942 of ribbon and scroll motif centring a step-cut aquamarine weighing approximately 40.00 carats, the surround accented by circular-cut sapphires and diamonds, highlighted by c

A fine 19th century kahu kiwi - kiwi feather cloak, Kaupapa of double pair twining. The top boarder with twists of black wool, the sides with twists of purple wool to the boarder. This is one of the finest kahu kiwi to ever be offered at auction in New Zea

Gould, John and Sharpe, Richard Bowdler. The birds of New Guinea and the adjacent Papuan islands, including many new species recently discovered in Australia. London, 1875-88. Five volumes large folio, with 320 hand-coloured lithographed plates, contempora

A large carved full-tip rhinoceros horn libation cup, 19th century the full length of the horn intricately carved in the form of a deep lotus leaf, borne on a long curved stem within an openwork arrangement of further sinuous stems bearing lotus flowers an

The 1964 Melbourne Cup won by Polo Prince, 9ct gold, James Steeth & Son for William Drummond & Co. Ltd., (3), modelled as a three handled loving cup supported on a tapering stem terminating in a stepped circular foot, inscribed 'Melbourne Cup / 1964 / Won

Shaw, George. Zoology of New Holland. Vol. 1 [all published]. London, [1793]-94. [ With] Smith, James. A specimen of the botany of New Holland. Vol. 1 [all published]. London, [1793-95]. Two volumes in one, quarto, with 12 + 16 hand-coloured plates, contem

A rhinoceros horn 'grapevine' libation cup Qing dynasty, 18th century, carved as an open multi-petalled flower, the exterior decorated in relief with scrolling stems of grapevine bearing clusters of fruit and foliage, the branches issuing from the base and

New Zealand Colonial gold (18ct) brooch and earrings the brooch of oval form detailed with mountain, waka and kiwi to the foreground with matching pendant earrings

Very rare 'Willows' yellow sapphire pendant, the oval modified brilliant-cut natural yellow sapphire weighing 35.73 carats is claw-set in a mount decorated with scroll motifs completed by a double strand trace chain, mounted in 18ct yellow gold. Accompanie

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

Demetre H. Chiparus (1886-1947), 'Dancer of Kapurthala', circa 1925, cast and carved in cold painted bronze and ivory, depicting an exotic dancer balanced on her right leg, with her arms outstretched, above an onyx base, incised on the onyx base 'Chiparus'

A Huanghuali round-cornered tapering cabinet Yuanjiaogui, late Qing dynasty, with a rounded protruding rectangular top supported on slightly splayed, rounded corner posts, the side panels and pair of pin-hinged doors with rounded moulded frames and fitted

A Chinese twelve symbol Emperor's semi-formal court robe, Jifu, Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), circa 1850, This robe made for the Emperor, is beautifully decorated with the twelve symbols of Imperial authority, arranged discreetly among a number of other symbol

A carved rhinoceros horn 'prunus' libation cup Qing dynasty, 17th/18th century, naturalistically carved as a prunus blossom with flaring overlapping petals forming the cup, the exterior carved in high relief with branches bearing prunus buds and blossoms a

A large cloisonne enamel yenyen vase, late Ming/early Qing dynasty, 17th century the sides decorated with scrolling stems of lotus blooms, interrupted around the shoulders with a ruyi -shaped collar of different flowers including lotus, peony, chrysanthemu

An impressive Chinese Imperial yellow dragon robe, (Longpao Jifu), Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), Daoguang period (c1820), This excellent and rare Manchu nine-dragon robe, has been embroidered with the finest silk and couched gold-wrapped thread on a rich satin

A very rare and superb solid malachite and gilt-bronze embellished centre table, Russian, mid 19th century. Provenance: Acquired from Alexander and Berendt, 1A Davies Street Berkeley Square, London W1- in 1981. The Estate of Judith and Bruce Terry, 16 Moul

Tiffany & Co. diamond and tsavorite garnet brooch, circa 2005, modelled as a carnation, the petals pave-set with brilliant-cut diamonds from a calyx accented with circular-cut tsavorite garnets supported by a tapered stalk embellished with brilliant-cut di

Schulim Krimper, 1893-1971, Desk (circa 1955), Black Bean, the shaped rectangular glass top above a stylised linear frame and dual brass-capped supports united by a removable slatted shelf, above a single pedestal pivoting on a copper cylinder, with four d

An exceptional Chinese glazed pottery figure of a Bactrian two-Humped camel, Tang Dynasty (618-906AD), standing fours-quare on long legs upon a rectangular base, its long neck raised to support the well modelled head, with mouth open, and nostrils flared,

An important live steam model of the 'Charlotte Dundas' circa 1870s, approximately 1:24 scale model, of the paddlewheel steamboat, constructed, according to family history, from timbers taken from the actual Charlotte Dundas which was scrapped in 1861, cen

A pair of huanghuali horseshoe-back armchairs, Quanyi Qing dynasty, (2), each with a rounded crestrail composed of five joined members applied with four metal bands, and set on straight back posts centred with a plain rectangular S-form splat, supported by

A greenstone replica of the America's cup (Te Ha O Aotearoa) Te Ha o Aotearoa. Made from Kahurangi pounamu/nephrite. A 7/8th scale replica of the America's cup trophy. The original pounamu boulder was excavated from Big Bay, south Westland and blessed by t

Gould, John. The birds of Australia and the adjacent islands. London, The Author, 1837-38. The two parts, all published, large folio, with 20 fine hand-coloured plates by the author and Elizabeth Gould, notice to subscribers slip in the second part, half g

A Meissen group of 'The Indiscreet Harlequin', circa 1742, armorial red wax seal to back of base, modelled by J.J. Kandler, with Columbine seated on Beltrame's lap in an amorous embrace, harlequin at their feet peeping up Columbine's skirt, on a shaped mou

A gold repousse figure of a Buddha, Ming dynasty, dated according to inscription, 'the 22nd year of the Wanli reign (1594)' with box, 5.3 cm long, 7.7g, 17ct. Provenance: J. J. Lally & Co., New York, 17 July 2000, no. 1050 (label and receipt) According to

Don Bradman's First Test Bat: Full size 'Duke & Son - Warren Bardsley' Cricket bat, signed to the reverse under the headings 1928 England and Australia - 19 signatures from the 1928-29 English team headed by Chapman, including Jardine, Tate (2), Hendren, L

Aquamarine, diamond and sapphire bracelet, Tiffany & Co., 1939-1942 of ribbon and scroll design centring a step-cut aquamarine weighing approximately 65.00 carats, the surround accented by circular-cut sapphires and diamonds, highlighted by carre-cut sapph

A large and important carved poupou (carved ancestral panel), the standing male ancestral figure with naturalistic face and body and incised ta moko and rauponga and pikorauru (spiral) carving to shoulders. The abdomen carved with a wheku head. The legs wi

Ngapuhi tribal region, an impressive pair of Amo boards, carved with male and female warrior figures wearing piupiu. The female figures each holding a patu and the male figures holding kotiate and wahaika. Circa 1920, height 240 cm. Provenance: formerly in

A large Australian Colonial cedar and rose mahogany breakfront bookcase for the Mitchell Library, mid 19th century, the moulded cornice above stepped frieze, having three pairs of glazed doors flanked by panelled pilasters, the lower section with conformin

A Massive pair of carved Chinese ivory tusks, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, each tusks intricately carved and undercut with scenes from a festival, probably for New Year, featuring scenes from a Chinese drama; battle scenes, one with a dragon float, the othe

An 18th/19th century Chinese rhinoceros horn libation cup, of deep chestnut colour, realistically carved and detailed as an unfurling lotus leaf supported within a framework of stalks of lotus blossoms and leaves, seeding millet, arrowhead and bulrush plan

18ct gold, diamond and enamel 'Croisillon' bracelet, Jean Schlumberger, Tiffany & Co., of bombe design, the articulated circular bracelet applied with lilac Paillonne enamel accented at intervals with round brilliant-cut diamonds collet-set between fluted

A life-size hollow-cast bronze statue of Donald Bradman, by Carl Valerius, the naturalistically modelled figure capturing Bradman in 'cover' stance during play, his Australian 'Baggy Green' Test cricket cap bearing the year 1948, the landmark year when the

A fine canoe prow ornament (nguzunguzu), New Georgia Island, Solomon Islands (circa 1900), carved wood, natural pigments, pearl shell, fibres and resin, 21.5 cm high. Used to ensure safe passage and successful raids against neighbouring island villages, th

A rare and imposing Victorian sterling silver Warwick Vase on Stand by Benjamin Smith II, London 1841 with two side vine-stem bifurcated handles, a trumpet foot, four cast relief masks of Hercules and Bacchus between masks of beaded satyrs above the pelt o

Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. citrine, ruby and diamond 'Bird on a Rock' brooch, centring a bird modelled as a cockatoo surmounted with a gold plume, the body pave-set with brilliant-cut diamonds, the eye accented by a circular-cut ruby, perched abov

A Chinese Imperial Edict relating to Jueluo Changlin, Qianlong period (1736-1795), dated 1785 and of the period, constructed of multicoloured silk brocade woven with scattered ruyi-shaped clouds, mounted as a handscroll, and composed in standard form begin

A Superb Standing Male Figure, Murik Lakes, Lower Sepik River, Papua New Guinea, (nineteenth century), carved hardwood and natural earth pigments (remnant), 30.5 cm high. Provenance: Wayne Heathcote, Sydney. Acquired from above by Dr Peter Elliott, in the

A rare pre-European Northland papahou (treasure box), stone tool carved. Robustly decorated to the underside of the box with two female figures, each in an opposing flexed stance with wheku form heads protruding from each end of the box. The heads are piec

Charles Darwin, On the origin of species by means of natural selection, or the preservation of favoured races in the struggle for life, John Murray, London, 1859, octavo, folding lithographed diagram, 32-page publisher's catalogue dated June 1859, bound at

A rare pair of quality Chinese Huanghuali display cabinets, each of two sections and four shelves, the bottom two each with two half width frieze drawers, carved bracket supports to the shelves, the main supports of concave square section, burnished brass

Early Ming large porcelain Middle Eastern export ware vase with a ring holder & a raised star button, all decorated with Chinese infuence & Eastern flowers, made to hang on a wall for oil distribution. Formally of the Banister Family collection, with a rec

Josef Hoffmann Wiener Werkstatte carver chair from the Gallia apartment in Vienna, circa 1913. 90 cm high, 60 cm across the arms Josef Hoffmann (1870–1956) attended the Academy of fine Arts in Vienna and studied architecture under Otto Wagner (one of Vienn

The earliest known surviving manuscript for The Thorn birds, (published 1977) and associated material, comprising two maroon document boxes inscribed 'Colleen McCullough' in gold embossed lettering and a plain white document box, the first containing an in

A Superbly carved Chinese jade figure of a mythical horse, Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), the mottled white jade figure, recumbent atop a bed of swirling waves and rockwork, with finely combed mane, its head turned towards a collection of books bound together w

'Voyage au Pole Sud et dan l'Oceanie sur les corvettes l'Astrolabe et la Zelee, execute par ordre du Roi pendant les annees 1837-1838-1839-1840' by Dumont D'Urville (Jules Sebastian Cesar) [1790-1842] in 30 volumes (in 3 sizes), comprising volumes of text,

Incredibly rare Hermes exotic Varanus Salvator lizard Ombre Constance bag. Size mini. Made in France. This bag is one of Hermes' most sought after exotic skins, the remarkable craftsmanship and scarcity of this Hermes mini Constance make it a collector's f

A fine Mundugumor people flute stopper Biwat village, Yuat River, Lower Sepik River, New Guinea. Provenance: Dr. Armand Wesremann a collection number to the reverse GFK324. Private collection France. 60 cm (75 cm including stand)

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

A rare, finely carved tokotoko (ngati tamateatutahi, ngati pikiao), (ceremonial walking stick), the upper section at the base of the handle with an ancestral figure carved in low relief. The face naturalistically rendered with ta moko. One arm with four fi

William Seuffert, rare writing compendium, composed of specimen native timbers with traditional European parquetry and New Zealand marquetry flora, fauna and indigenous Maori themes, made by William Seuffert in 1905. Height 42 cm. Width 36.5 cm. Depth 23 c

Hermes, new limited edition Birkin Fray 35 handbag, styled in Menthe swift leather and twill canvas with palladium hardware, 35 x 25 x 18 cm

A rare 18th/19th century Chinese carved rhinoceros horn libation cup in the form of an archaic bronze 'Jue' drinking vessel. Taotie monster masks above the splayed legs, key border and strap handle. The lotus petal bowl with twin fish for felicity. Some ol

James King (New Zealand) late 19th century silver gilt brooch, oval form with detailed scene of mountain, fern trees and kiwi to the fore., marked J King premises at Willis Street and 1891 as James King & Co. Cuba St., Wellington with two silver stamps lio

A Rolex Cosmograph Daytona wristwatch, automatic movement, circular white dial with luminous indicators, subsidiary dials at three, six and nine, signed case dial and movement, black bezel, stainless steel case and integral bracelet bands, serial 318V76D5,

A Rolex Cosmograph Daytona wristwatch, automatic movement, circular bronze dial with luminous baton numerals, black subsidiary dials at three, six and nine, black ceramic bezel, signed case, dial and movement, 18ct rose gold case and deployant clasp, to oy

A gilt bronze figure of Buddha Qianlong mark and period, the figure of Shakyamuni Buddha seated in meditative dhyanasana, the right arm lowered in bhumisparsamudra the left in dhyanamudra, wearing a loosely draped robe, the face with gentle expression and

Group of 8 to Rear Admiral William Arthur, CB, RN, after whom Port Arthur, China, was named. (i) Companion of the military division of the Order of the Bath, breast badge with ribbon buckle, 18ct gold (hallmarked AMRG 1879) and enamel. Appointed 1881. (ii)

Mere pounamu, [18th century], an exceptional pre-European pounamu mere of a translucent medium green colour with waves of white feathering, large well worn stone drilled hourglass hole. Length 38 cm, known as the Kronfeld mere after the first Collectors Dr

Phar Lap/ New Zealand Thoroughbred Yearling Sale: Catalogue 'Annual New Zealand Thoroughbred Yearling Sales' for January 24th 1928, endorsed 'Phar Lap Sold Lot 41' & 'Official Catalogue' ex the auctioneer D.W.J.Gould with notes throughout, including refere

The Jackie Howe mechanical shears. This engraved Wolseley shearing handpiece was presented to and used for many years by the legendary 'Gun' shearer Jackie Howe (1861 - 1920). Pastoralist and inventor Frederick York Wolseley (1837 - 1899) first patented a

A finely carved Ngati tarawhai waka huia (treasure box) by Tene Waitere, elongated oval shape flanked by stylized human figures, each with three fingered hands placed to the abdomen and decorated with fine rauponga (notched ridges and parallel grooves). Ea

A rare pair of quality Chinese huanghuali Emperor and Empress chairs together with the matching side table; fine pierced and carved detail to the scrolling arms, back panels and supports, the seats panelled, the plain scrolling legs with fully stretchered

A Chinese Doucai-enamelled 'Duck and lotus' bowl, Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), underglaze blue Jiaqing Sealmark and of the period (1796-1820). Lared sides decorated with mandarin ducks swimming in a lotus pond, each duck separated by lotus and millet above a

A Chinese marble sculpture of a lion, early Tang Dynasty, 7th-8th century, Boldly carved seated on its haunches on a rectangular base, with powerfully muscled legs, the mouth opened wide in a ferocious snarl, with a curled mane behind the bulging eyes and

An aquamarine ring the large rectangular mixed-cut aquamarine, weighing approximately 94.30 carats, mounted in 18ct white gold, size S. Accompanied by GSL report no. AA61358/1, dated 10 October 2018, stating that the aquamarine is natural with strong indic

A mother of pearl inlaid huanghuali plank top pedestal table, Jiaji'an Qing dynasty, the thick plank top decorated around the edges with mother of pearl flower sprays and florettes, supported on two separate similarly decorated square-cornered pedestals, e

A carved huanghuali and hardwood pedestal desk, 20th century, the wood with attractive grain and colour, the rectangular flush panelled top within a broad mitred frame, set at the front with four drawers, each carved with pairs of archaic-style dragons in

An Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Cronograph wristwatch, automatic movement, circular black patterned dial, luminous baton numerals, date aperture at four, subsidiary dials at three, six and nine, signed case, dial and movement, stainless steel octagonal case a

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 rare gentleman's platinum pagoda wristwatch, Patek Philippe, circa 1997. Manual wind. 41 x 27 mm. Ref. 5500P. Movement and case number 1859469/4014183. Rectangular black dial with applied white gold Roman numerals. Limited edition of 150. Dial, case and

A Chinese export silver two-handled presentation cup, with embossed flowers and raised on a shaped circular base with a band of acanthus leaves. By Cutshing, 8 New China Street, Canton, circa 1853, 26.5 cm high, 1630gms. Cutshing (circa 1790 - 1895) the tr

A bronze and glass dragonfly lamp, the shade by Tiffany Studios New York, number 1462, the conical shade featuring a frieze of dragonflies with raised, pierced wings and green glass eyes, the bodies inset with coloured glass against mottled green, yellow a

Four painted ceramic plaques of landscapes of the Lu Mountain, By Yang Xiuyong (b. 1939), 1975, 80 x 21 cm approx. each (4)., Yang Xiuyong worked in the Ceramic Factory, and is best known for his painted plaques of landscapes. The technique of outlining an

A fine Kassa Mala Kingdom gilt-bronze figure of Green Tara (Syamatara), circa 14th century, Seated in lalitasana on a double-lotus throne, a lotus branch at each shoulder, encrusted with semi-precious stones, the back of the throne painted ref (typical of

American hollow body electro-acoustic guitar, by John D'Angelico, New Yorker/Excel model, serial number 1916, New York, circa 1953, the 'D'Angelico / New York / Excel' logo and model inlaid in mother-of-pearl to the headstock along with insets to the finge

A very fine small Japanese gold and silver lacquer Kogo, Meiji period (1868-1912), with silver mounted rims, finely painted in black and silver with an owl on a tree branch, the inside cover and base decorated with a similar treed landscape in black and se

A brand new Birkin 25 handbag by Hermes, styled in anemone coloured swift leather with silver tone metal hardware, 25 x 20 x 13 cm

Late circa 19th New Zealand Colonial specimen wood box by William Norrie rectangular shape, the hinged burr totara lid with large inlaid central diamond, smaller diamond inlays to the front edge, front panel with lozenge shaped panels, interior with 2 lift

A rare Hermes Autruche ostrich noir Constance III bag. Size mini. Made in France. Ostrich is one of Hermes' most durable exotic skins. Sourced from South Africa, ostrich leather is identifiable by the quills, the dotted pattern throughout the skin. Ostrich

A Vincennes cup and saucer (Gobelet a La Reine Et Soucoupe), foliate blue interlaced L mark, circa 1752, the cup with a gilt bordered, shaped reserve painted with a pair of water fowl and a shrub, the saucer with a circular reserve and a similar motif, on