Search Results Full Database

An impressive embroidered silk and ivory-inset carved wood four-panel screen late Qing dynasty, the ivory silk ground of each panel embroidered in coloured silks with many different species of birds in pairs, including peacocks, quails, roosters, song bird

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 set of four embroidered silk panels, 19th/20th century, each of rectangular form, the ivory silk ground embroidered in coloured silks with scenes of birds and plants, the many different species of birds shown in pairs, including phoenix, peacocks, rooste

An exceptional palisander and red tortoiseshell cabinet on stand, Flemish, 17th century, of breakfront three section form with a pierced figural and vegetal gallery punctuated by pillars supporting brass finials, the drawers with framed tortoiseshell panel

A huanghuali open shelf cabinet with spindles and lattice-work, Qing dynasty of rectangular form, divided by four horizontal shelves each slightly recessed within the rounded frame, the central shelves enclosed with vertical spindles on the sides, back and

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 embroidered silk three-panel hardwood screen each panel of rectangular shape embroidered on the black silk ground with birds beside flowering plants and trees, one with a pair of cranes beside bamboo and a magnolia tree, another with pairs of peacocks a

Sapphire and diamond bracelet, designed as a line of claw-set graduated emerald-cut sapphires together weighing approximately 14.96 carats alternating bet ween pairs of baguette diamonds completed by a concealed clasp, the diamonds together weighing approx

A jadeite-inset gilt-bronze ruyi, sceptre mark of Daoguang inlaid with three jadeite plaques, each of whitish colour with green suffusions and carved in relief, the largest with a lion mask, the smaller two with deer and lingzhi fungus, the gilt bronze sha

A Rene Lalique Perruches vase, designed 1919, the baluster body moulded with a repeating pattern depicting pairs of parakeets perched on branches against a leafy background, in frosted yellow and clear glass, inscribed R. Lalique, 25.5 cm high. Provenance:

A hardstone inlaid huanghuali portable chest Guanpixiang, late Qing dynasty, of square form, the flat-topped hinged cover with 'ruyi' head metal fittings lifting to reveal a shallow compartment above a pair of panelled doors flush within mitred frames open

A carved hardwood pedestal desk, 19th/20th century, the wood with attractive grain and colour resembling huanghuali, the rectangular flush panelled top within a broad mitred frame, set at the front with three drawers, each carved with pairs of archaic styl

An embroidered silk hardwood screen of rectangular form, embroidered in colours on a cream silk ground with pairs of different species of birds near a large pine tree growing beside rockwork, various flowering plants and lingzhi fungus, including song bird

A Ming-style huanghuali open shelf cabinet with spindles and lattice-work Touling Jiage, 20th century, of rectangular form, divided by four horizontal shelves each with a slightly recessed panel within the rounded frame, the central shelves enclosed with v

A Georg Jensen 'Acorn' pattern flatware service designed by Johan Rohde, post 1945 marks, (190), comprising, eight dinner knives, eight luncheon knives, eight fruit knives, eight dinner forks, eight luncheon forks, eight pastry forks, eight soup spoons, ei

An extremely rare set of eight Chinese ivory panels, each exquisitely and deeply carved in high relief with mountain scenes (probably taken from scenes in history or mythology). The ivory panels mounted with turquoise pins as pairs in interlocking hardwood

A Rene Lalique Perruches vase, designed 1919, the baluster body moulded with a repeating pattern depicting pairs of parakeets perched on branches against a leafy background, in opalescent and frosted glass with a blue patina, inscribed R. Lalique France No

A huanghuali and hardwood Ming-style open shelf cabinet with spindles and lattice-work Touling Jiage, 19th/20th century, of rectangular form, divided by four horizontal shelves each slightly recessed within the rounded frame, the central shelves enclosed w

A Rene Lalique Perruches vase, designed 1919, the baluster body moulded with a repeating pattern depicting pairs of parakeets perched on branches against a leafy background, in opalescent and frosted glass with a grey patina, moulded R. Lalique, 25.5 cm hi

Chinese Chaofu Qing Dynasty formal dragon robe, the midnight-blue summer weave silk worked in couched gold threads with a five-clawed front-facing dragon on the chest, back and shoulders, each encircling a flaming pearl among clouds, bats, ribboned preciou

A monumental provincial pine bookcase cabinet, of typical form, the upper body comprising three pairs of glazed doors opening to a green painted interior fitted with four shelves, the lower body comprising three sets of doors, opening to a storage space, 2

A flambe-glazed 'pomegranate' vase seal mark of Qianlong of hexafoil section, the lobed body rising from a spreading foot to the waisted neck and everted mouth, the sides divided by pairs of vertical ribs, and covered overall with a milky lavender-blue str

A substantial parcel-gilt sterling silver flatware service for twenty-four, Carr's of Sheffield, various 1990s Sheffield assay dates, retailed by Ari D. Norman, London, in Carr's 'La Regence' pattern with all handles gilt, a service of 336 pieces, comprisi

A large Australian cedar and rose mahogany six door breakfront bookcase, circa 1850, the moulded cornice above three pairs of geometrically glazed doors divided by applied panelled columns, enclosing later adjustable shelves, above three pairs of panelled

A huanghuali table top chest Guanpixiang Qing dynasty, 19th century of rectangular form with a hinged cover above a pair of framed floating panel doors attached to the cabinet with inlaid squared hinges, the interior with a shallow compartment above two pa

Platinum, 18ct gold and diamond '40 Stone' bracelet, Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co., designed as a continuous series of pairs of round brilliant-cut diamonds alternating between X-shaped motifs, the forty diamonds together weighing approximately 2.40

A huanghuali folding stool, Jiaoyi, 19th/20th century the two halves of the frame of the rectangular slatted seat folding down when the hinged legs are uncrossed, a rectangular frame supporting the open stool tenoned into the underside of the central membe

A doucai 'mandarin duck and lotus' bowl seal mark and period of Jiaqing, with steeply rounded sides rising from a straight foot to the flared rim, decorated on the exterior in underglaze blue, iron-red and green enamel, with two pairs of mandarin ducks div

An impressive classical 18ct. white gold modern emerald and diamond bracelet, the nine claw set emerald cut natural emeralds totalling 13.84ct., each framed by a row of round brilliant cut diamonds and with pairs of clusters diamonds linking. TDW 6.37ct, p

Three pairs of gilt bronze bangles, Qing dynasty box, varying sizes from 6.5 cm to 8.1 cm wide (6). Provenance: The 'bat' bangles: C. C. Teng, Taipei, 28 February 1995, no. 000470 (label and receipt)

A rare Chinese parcel-gilt silver floriate box and cover, Tang Dynasty (618-906), Da Tang Zhenguan mark to base, the foliate box with four clearly demarcated points, between double scalloped sides, the domed lid exquisitely engraved and gilt with the auspi

18ct white gold, diamond, sapphire and aquamarine bracelet, designed as a line of alternating claw-set oval cut sapphires together weighing 19.30 carats and aquamarines weighing 13.65 carats, spaced by pairs of claw-set brilliant-cut diamonds together weig

Platinum, 18ct gold and diamond 'Signature X' ring, Jean Schulberger, Tiffany and Co. Of full circle design, comprising a series of pairs of round brilliant-cut together weighing 1.60cts, alternating between X-shaped motifs, signed, ring size P, accompanie

Heavy duty canvas drawstring kit bag used by Sir Edmund Hillary on the successful 1953 assault on Everest. Around the bag is written in Sir Edmund Hillary's hand: 'Assault march, not to be issued personally, 10 air mattresses, 4 sleeping bags 20 below, 1 s

A superb Georg Jensen Sterling Silver, cutlery setting. Acorn Design comprising: 10 dinner knives, 10 entree knives, 10 steak knives, 10 fish knives,10 dinner forks, 10 entree forks, 10 soup spoons,10 dessert spoons,10 teaspoons,10 coffee spoons, two pairs

A Lalique Ceylan vase, pre -1945, model 905 introduced circa 1924, an opalescent moulded vase featuring pairs of budgerigars amidst foliage, acid etched to base R. Lalique France', retains paper decal label 'Hardy Bros Ltd, Australia'. Provenance: Private

Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. Emerald and diamond 'Sixteen Stone' ring, designed as a continuous series of eight pairs of circular-cut emeralds and brilliant-cut diamonds between X-shaped wire motifs, the diamonds together weighing approximately 0.64

A copper alloy repousse figure of Hayagriva, Mongolia, 18th/ 19th century 39.1 cm high. Considered to be the terrific form of Amitabha or Avalokiteshvara, Hayagriva is one of the main archetype deities (yidam) of Tibetan Buddhism. Hayagriva, or the Horse-N

A set of four carved and gilt-decorated black lacquer panels, 20th century, each of rectangular form, carved in deep relief on the black lacquer ground with Birds and Flowers of the Four Seasons, one with two pairs of birds on a blossoming prunus tree besi

A Georg Jensen sterling silver 'Acorn' cutlery service for eight, with accessories, 1945 onwards, pattern number 62, designed by Johan Rohde, 1915, comprising one hundred and thirteen pieces including: soup, tea, dessert and bouillon spoons, long handled a

A Rene Lalique Ceylan vase, designed 1924, the tapering cylindrical body moulded with pairs of budgerigars and stylised foliage, in opalescent glass with remnant blue patina, wheel-cut R. Lalique France and inscribed no. 905', 24 cm high. Provenance: Renee

An embellished hardwood portable chest, Guanpixiang, 19th/20th century the wood probably huanghuali, of square form, the flat topped hinged cover with metal ruyi -head clasp and corner mounts, lifting to reveal a shallow compartment over a pair of panelled

A fine quality suite of sterling silver Kings pattern cutlery, Robert Gray and Sons, Glasgow 1834,comprising 21 table-spoons, 10 medium soup ladles,6 small ladles,24 dessert spoons,2 large fish or cake slices,2 large soup ladles, 2 large gravy spoons,2 med

Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. Ruby and diamond 'Sixteen Stone' ring, designed as a continuous line of eight pairs of circular-cut rubies and brilliant-cut diamonds between X-shaped wire motifs, the diamonds together weighing approximately 0.64 carats

18ct white gold and diamond bangle. The oval hinged bangle, comprising baguette-cut diamond pairs together weighing approximately 6.40 carats, spaced by clusters of brilliant-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 3.85 carats, inner circumference app

A sapphire and gold cocktail bracelet, comprising eight pairs of triangular links set with calibre cut sapphires, interspaced by a polished domed segment, all mounted in 18ct gold, total length 180 mm

An impressive hardwood and shibayama style inlaid gold lacquer Shodana display cabinet, Meiji period, fitted with an asymmetrical arrangement of cupboards, with sliding panels, doors and drawer fronts, decorated in ivory and mother of pearl inlay on gold l

A hardstone inlaid hardwood portable chest, Guanpixiang, the domed cover with ruyi -head metal fittings, above a pair of doors opening to reveal two pairs of short and one long drawer, the sides set with bail handles and a chain joining the cover and side,

A hardstone inlaid hongmu table cabinet, Guanpixiang, the hinged gabled cover lifting to reveal a shallow compartment above two pairs of short and one long drawer, the sides with bail handles and a chain on one side joining the cover and side, the cover de

An early/mid 20th century Maori carved long lintel ex. Auckland Town Hall, carved with a central stylised figure flanked by three pairs of further figures and scrolls. Paua insert eyes. 270 x 30 cm. Provenance: Ex. Auckland Town Hall basement area. Removed

Two pairs of bronze ornaments, with gilt decoration, one pair with a lion on a plinth, the other with an urn, height 24.5 cm and height 32.5 cm

A rare and fine Chelsea Royal-blue scale and gilt twin-handled ecuelle, cover and stand, painted in the Meissen style with pairs of children playing musical instruments in landscapes. English circa 1760, gold anchor mark. Provenance: Probably Sir Henry Hop

A Chinese archaic jade ring Yuan, Warring state period (476-221 Bc). Provenance: Roger Keverne Pty. Ltd., London, 2013. Exhibited: London, Roger Keverne Pty. Ltd., summer exhibition, 2013. Literature: Roger Keverne, summer exhibition 2013, no. 68. For a si

A good Victorian mahogany breakfront bookcase, the upper section with two pairs of glazed doors, the base with two pairs of panel doors. Height 231 cm. Width 209 cm

18ct white gold, ruby and diamond bracelet, designed as an articulated line of brick links centring pairs of channel-set square princess-cut rubies framed by grain-set single-cut diamonds and completed by a concealed clasp, the rubies and diamonds together

A good quality New Zealand timbers Scotch chest, in solid mottled kauri, solid rewarewa and figured timber veneers, configured as a central deep hat drawer flanked by two pairs of drawers above three graduated depth drawers of full width, the central hat d

A Rene Lalique 'Ceylan' vase, designed 1924, the tapering body moulded with pairs of budgerigars amongst stylised foliage, in opalescent glass with blue patina, wheel-cut 'R. Lalique France', 24 cm high. Provenance: George and Janice Rayner, Melbourne. Lit

14ct gold and gem-set jewellery suite, comprising a collar of graduating floral clusters of garnet, peridot, citrine, amethyst and topaz, completed by a box clasp, length approximately 420 mm, two pairs of earrings ensuite, to post and butterfly fittings.

14ct white gold, pink sapphire and diamond bracelet, designed as a line of half collet-set oval pink sapphires alternating between pairs of brilliant-cut diamonds completed by a concealed clasp, the sapphires and diamonds together weighing approximately 11

A hardstone inlaid hardwood portable chest Guanpixiang, 19th/20th century of rectangular form, the hinged domed cover with ruyi head metal fitting lifting to reveal a shallow compartment, above a pair of panelled doors flush within mitred frames opening to

A rhino horn archery ring and fitted gilt-silver case, late Qing-Republic period, early 20th century the top of the ring carved and gilt with six characters which reads: 'Xing fu you heng tang ding', which translates 'Made by the order of the Youheng hall

A large and impressive famille-rose 'Dragon and phoenix' vase Qing dynasty, 19th century the tall ovoid body boldly painted in brightly coloured enamels with a pair of dragons pursuing a flaming pearl on one side, and a pair of phoenix in flight on the oth

Platinum, 18ct gold and diamond 'Signature X' ring, Jean Schlumberger, Tiffany & Co., designed as a continuous series of pairs of round brilliant-cut diamonds alternating between X-shaped motifs, the diamonds together weighing approximately 1.18 carats, si

Empire mahogany and ormolu commode, c. 1800, in the manner of Bernard Molitor, the rectangular grey marble top above four long drawers flanked by tapering pilasters surmounted by classical heads terminating with pairs of feet, height 91 cm with 125 cm dept

A very fine and rare Chelsea porcelain gilded pink peacock-feather decorated ovoid teapot and cover, painted with pairs of birds and flowering shrubs. English circa 1760, gold anchor mark. Provenance: Albert Amor 2019. Robert Burke collection. Exhibited: A

A large inlaid hardwood Chinese 'boys' canted top table cabinet, of rectangular form with hinged lid, joined by a chain to one side and opening to reveal a tray like compartment above the doors opening to two pairs of short drawers and a long drawer, the d

A pair of square-corner 'flower and bird' hardwood display cabinets Liang'ge gui, 20th century, the upper display shelf of each framed by pierced scrolling dragons around the top and sides, and with a gallery carved with foliate scrolls below, all above th

A Rene Lalique Ceylan vase, no. 905, French, designed 1924, the tapering cylindrical body moulded with pairs of budgerigars and stylised foliage, in opalescent glass with remnant blue patina, wheel-cut R. Lalique France and inscribed N. 905'. 24 cm high.

A Rene Lalique Ceylan vase, designed 1924, the tapering cylindrical body moulded with pairs of budgerigars and stylised foliage, in opalescent glass, wheel-cut R. Lalique France and inscribed no. 905', 24 cm high. Provenance: Mr Hans Mueller and Mrs Gertru

Rene Lalique 'Ceylan' opalescent glass vase, designed 1924, with a flattened rim, above a tapered body moulded in high relief with four pairs of budgerigars, with incised stylised foliage behind, R.Lalique//France, No.905 etched to base, height 24 cm

18ct white gold, ruby and diamond bracelet, of line design, comprising seventeen claw-set oval-cut rubies together weighing approximately 13.14 carats, spaced by pairs of claw-set baguette-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 3.04 carats, completed

An Australian silver presentation cup, Henry Steiner of Adelaide, 1861, the ogee chalice cup with a waterlily and bulrush stem above a petal form base decorated with pairs of rifles, and inscribed, 'Presented to George Strickland Kingston Esq. M.P. By the

A rare set of four French footstools, late 19th early 20th century comprising two graduated pairs, with square tapering legs and hairy paw feet, decorated with white paint and gilt neoclassical motifs, 71 cm wide, 48 cm deep, 45 cm high

18ct gold, platinum, sapphire and diamond 'Sixteen Stone' ring, Schlumberger Studios for Tiffany & Co., designed as a continuous series of eight pairs of circular-cut sapphires and brilliant-cut diamonds alternating between X-shaped dividers, the diamonds

Platinum, 18ct gold and diamond 'Signature X' ring, Jean Schlumberger, Tiffany & Co., designed as a continuous series of pairs of round brilliant-cut diamonds alternating between X-shaped motifs, the diamonds together weighing approximately 1.60 carats, si

Set (6) late 19th century French Japonisme side chairs, by Gabriel Viardot. Comprising three pairs, each with a well carved dragon above a pierced splat with various geometric motifs, above a square seat upholstered in yellow & polychrome-embroidered silk.

A hardstone-inlaid Ming style hardwood table cabinet, of rectangular form with hinged lid opening to reveal a tray like compartment, above two pairs of short drawers and a long drawer, each door inlaid with boys at play, between a frieze of bats on the cov

Large Chinese Qing Dynasty famille vert porcelain vase, of large rouleau form with a wide flaring rim and rolled lip, the body intricately decorated with four large chamfered reserves depicting many attendants and elders in interior and exterior court scen

One gold filigree and hardstone hair ornament along with three pairs of gold earrings, Ming and Qing dynasty the hair ornament 6.5 cm wide, the earrings from 2.0 cm to 3.0 cm long (7). The two pairs of earrings with hooks typically dating from the late Min

14ct white gold, tourmaline and diamond bracelet. Designed as a line of nine claw-set emerald-cut tourmalines together weighing approximately 17.00 carats, spaced by pairs of box-set brilliant-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 2.22 carats, compl

Gundorph Albertus for Georg Jensen Denmark, Cactus sterling silver 99 pieces part flatware set. First designed 1930, Denmark. Marked 'Sterling Denmark', dotted circle mark, comprising: 12 dinner knives, 12 dessert knives, 12 dinner forks, 12 dessert forks,

18ct white gold, aquamarine and diamond ring. Centring a corner claw-set emerald-cut aquamarine weighing approximately 4.80 carats, flanked by pairs of baguette-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 0.40 carats, size R.

A rare 17th century Genoese walnut Renaissance 'Bambocci' secretaire cabinet, traditional carved surround with pairs and single figures symbolic of Adam and eve, cherubs, etc, the top with fall front revealing an interior with central tabernacle and other

Sterling silver Georg Jensen cutlery, all Cypress pattern, designed by Tias Eckhof & stamped 'Georg Jensen Sterling Denmark', comprising 10 main knives & forks, 10 entree knives & forks, 10 dessert spoons & forks, 10 small dessert spoons, 10 soup spoons, 1

A large old Chinese floor standing famille rose vase, entirely decorated with processional figures including horsemen, noblemen, figures in water, etc., dragons decorate the shoulder, foo dogs in pairs to the long tapered trumpet neck, turquoise blue inter

Two pairs of Italian silver table ornaments, by Melani Mario and unknown one pair modelled as fighting cockerel by Melani Mario, the other pair as pheasants, makers mark illegible, all stamped 800 with lozenge mark, height tallest cockerel 27 cm, longest p

A large and impressive model waka Taua by Alex Coates, crafted from wood with incised detailing and inlaid paua to the hull of the waka. Featuring 23 pairs of paddlers seated inside of the waka, height 13.5 cm, width 8.5 cm, depth 113 cm

Chinese porcelain mallet shaped vase. With blue and copper red decoration. The shoulder with two pairs of red dragons, each facing 'Shou' character. The body with bats, pomegranates, lotus blossoms, jade chimes and eternal knots. Ex Andrew Stuart-Robertson

Diamond & sapphire bracelet twenty-one oval sapphires are four claw set with alternating pairs of diamonds totalling 0.56cts, H-I, Si, set in 18ct rose gold, 19 cm, 17.6 grams

A Ming-style hardwood portable table cabinet, of rectangular form, the hinged cover lifting to reveal a shallow compartment over a pair of flush panelled doors, the mitred frame set with metal mounts and hinges, the front with a circular metal lock plate s

A Chinese bronze censer, the shallow bowl with everted rim raised on three elephant head legs, two conforming handles. Finely hand engraved with an encircling band of pairs of qiulong on a square fret ground. Engraved seal mark to base. Old patina. Diamete

A fine old Ifugao Bulul figure, Ifugao people of Northern Luzon, Philippines; 'Bulul' are guardians of rice granaries, and are very important in Ifugao society, where rice is the staple crop. The Ifugao believe that 'Bululs' are responsible for plentiful h

Gold, tanzanite and diamond bracelet, designed as a line of claw-set oval tanzanites alternating between pairs of brilliant-cut diamonds completed by a concealed clasp, the tanzanites and diamonds together weighing approximately 10.56 carats and 1.44 carat

Platinum, 18ct gold and diamond 'Ten Stone Cross' pendant necklace, Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co., designed as a cross decorated at intervals with pairs of brilliant-cut diamonds between applied x motifs, the diamonds stated to weigh 0.35 carat, appr

A hardstone inlaid hardwood portable chest, Guanpixiang, of rectangular form, the hinged domed cover with ruyi head metal fittings lifting to reveal a shallow compartment, above a pair of panelled doors flush within mitred frames opening to reveal two pair

A four case Japanese lacquer Inro, Edo period, 19th century, signed Yamada Yoshioki, of classic form, the roiro ground shading to nashiji, main decoration of two geese in silver and gold takamakie with kirikane highlights to their feet and similar theme co