Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design

AU0791 | 29 October 2014 | Melbourne | 5.30 PM

An Italian Lacca Povera, painted and parcel gilt bureau cabinet, Venice, circa 1740. Estimate $30,000-40,000

A pairpoint 'Apple Treet' reverse painted glass and patinated metal table lamp, circa 1910. Estimate $20,000-30,000

A gilt bronze figure of Buddha, Qianlong mark and period. Estimate $25,000-35,000

A celadone jade vase and cover Qing dynasty, 19th century. Estimate $30,000-40,000

JOHN PERCEVAL 1923-2000, Moses in the Lily Pond 1988. Estimate $22,000-30,000

MAURICE CALKA 1921-1999, 'Boomerang' desk, designed and produced by Leieu-Deshays, France, circa 1970. Estimate $12,000-18,000

Sale Number: AU0791

Overview

AUCTION IN MELBOURNE
29 October 2014 | 5.30 pm
Level 2, 41 Exhibition Street, Melbourne

Strong results were achieved at Sotheby’s Australia’s October auction of Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design in Melbourne. Comprising 334 lots, the highly anticipated sale featured an impressive selection of European art, furniture, silver and bronze together with rare pieces of Asian works of art. The auction achieved a total of $1.06 million including buyer’s premium, or 66% by volume and 101% by value.

CONTACT INFORMATION +

Alison Alford

Consultant

Arts & Design
Sydney
T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402
E: Alison Alford

Ann Roberts

Consultant, Asian Art

Arts & Design
Melbourne
T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900
E: Ann Roberts

Harley Young

Specialist

Arts & Design
Melbourne
T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900
E: Harley Young

Anthony Hurl

Consultant

Arts & Design
Adelaide
T: +61 (0)8 7225 7836
E: Anthony Hurl

Philip A. Gore

Consultant, Clocks, Barometers & Scientific Instruments

Arts & Design
Melbourne
T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900

BUY CATALOGUE

Auction Results & Details

Sale Total: $1,056,970 including buyer's premium

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Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0791

25 A collection of cinnabar lacquer items, 20th century Estimate □ $300 - $500 Lot Sold: $976 (including buyer's premium)

26 Two cinnabar lacquer items, 20th century Estimate □ $200 - $300 Lot Sold: $671 (including buyer's premium)

27 A collection of decorative resin items in the style of cinnabar lacquerware, 20th century Estimate □ $50 - $100 Lot Sold: $549 (including buyer's premium)

28 A pair of bronze temple dogs on marble base Estimate □ $200 - $300 Lot Sold: $268.4 (including buyer's premium)

29 Five finely carved Chinese necklaces Estimate □ $400 - $600 Lot Sold: $1,952 (including buyer's premium)

30 Two Chinese coral carvings, 20th century depicting Buddhist immortals Estimate □ $200 - $300 Lot Sold: $976 (including buyer's premium)

31 Two ivory netsuke, 20th century Estimate □ $200 - $300 Lot Sold: $610 (including buyer's premium)

32 Three ivory netsuke, 19th/20th century Estimate □ $300 - $400 Lot Sold: $732 (including buyer's premium)

33 A Japanese bronze of a bear, Meiji Period Estimate □ $300 - $500 Lot Sold: $1,464 (including buyer's premium)

34 A Japanese Kaga (Kutani) lidded vase, Meiji period Estimate □ $200 - $300 Lot Sold: $488 (including buyer's premium)

35 A silvered bronze figure of the bodhisattva Avalokiteshavra seated in dhyanasana on a double lotus throne Estimate □ $500 - $700 Lot Sold: $793 (including buyer's premium)

36 A Chinese export camphor, brass and pigskin trunk, early 19th century Estimate □ $300 - $400 Lot Sold: $3,660 (including buyer's premium)

37 A pair of faux tortoiseshell chinoiserie mirrors, early 20th century Estimate □ $1,000 - $1,200 Lot Sold: $1,952 (including buyer's premium)

38 An English chinoiserie dressing mirror, 19th century Estimate □ $1,200 - $1,500 Lot Sold: $2,684 (including buyer's premium)

39 A Moroccan shell and bone inlaid pedestal, early 20th century Estimate □ $500 - $700 Lot Sold: $2,074 (including buyer's premium)

40 A Spanish colonial writing box, cedar with tortoiseshell and bone inlay, 18th century, supported on a 19th century European chinoiserie stand Estimate □ $600 - $800 Lot Sold: $8,540 (including buyer's premium)

41 An Anglo-Indian campaign chest, camphorwood, ebony and brass strung, second quarter of the 19th century Estimate □ $1,500 - $2,500 Lot Sold: $4,636 (including buyer's premium)

42 An Anglo Indian Secretaire campaign chest, camphor wood and brass, second quarter of the 19th century Estimate □ $1,500 - $2,000 Lot Sold: $2,318 (including buyer's premium)

43 An American cigar store figure, 20th century Estimate □ $400 - $600 Lot Sold: $488 (including buyer's premium)

44 A Flemish cabinet on stand, 19th century, tortoiseshell, bone, ebony and ebonised, on contemporary stand Estimate $5,000 - $8,000 Lot Sold: $19,520 (including buyer's premium)

45 After Francois-Christophe-Armand Toussaint, a large pair of gilt and patinated bronze figural torcheres: Esclave Indien and Esclave Indienne Estimate $12,000 - $15,000 Lot Sold: $29,280 (including buyer's premium)

46 After the antique, a French bronze figure of a classical maiden, late 19th century Estimate $1,000 - $1,500

47 After the antique, bronze and ormolu, 'Ajax', French, 19th century Estimate $1,200 - $1,500 Lot Sold: $1,830 (including buyer's premium)

48 After Guillaume Coustou, a pair of Spelter Marly Horses, French, late 19th century Estimate $1,500 - $2,500 Lot Sold: $1,830 (including buyer's premium)

49 After the antique, a French bronze, 'The Borghese Gladiator', late 19th century Estimate $3,500 - $4,500 Lot Sold: $4,270 (including buyer's premium)

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