Smith & Singer

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

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

Auction Results & Details

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

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Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0791
76 Two French brass bouiliotte lamps Estimate $600 - $800 Lot Sold: $1,220 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0791
77 A Royal Worcester vase Estimate $9,000 - $12,000
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0791
79 Cormier, known as Joseph Descomps (French 1869-1950), a terracotta figure, circa 1900 Estimate $900 - $1,500 Lot Sold: $1,098 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0791
80 After Paul Philippe
(1870-1930)

Russian Dancer, early 20th century

Estimate $2,000 - $3,000 Lot Sold: $2,196 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0791
81 A Pairpoint 'Apple Tree' reverse painted glass and patinated metal table lamp circa 1910 Estimate $20,000 - $30,000 Lot Sold: $24,400 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0791
82 A Daum Nancy landscape vase, circa 1910 Estimate $2,500 - $3,500
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0791
84 A panel depicting an Indian processional scene Estimate $200 - $400 Lot Sold: $268.4 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0791
86 A pair of George III mahogany Gainsborough library chairs, circa 1770 Estimate $5,000 - $8,000 Lot Sold: $13,420 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0791
87 A French Ormolu mounted Kingwood & Bois Satine Bureau Plat, 19th century Estimate $3,000 - $5,000 Lot Sold: $4,636 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0791
90 A French oak marble top buffet, 19th century Estimate $800 - $1,200 Lot Sold: $976 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0791
91 An Italian Lacca Povera, painted and parcel gilt bureau cabinet, Venice, circa 1740 Estimate $30,000 - $40,000 Lot Sold: $67,100 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0791 © The Estate of Andre Sornay. Licenced by VISCOPY Ltd, Australia
95 Andre Sornay
1902-2000

Rosewood side table circa 1940

Estimate $4,000 - $6,000    Lot Sold: SOLD
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0791
96 Angelo Seguso 1921-2005 Sommerso Spaccato vase Estimate $3,000 - $5,000 Lot Sold: $4,392 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0791
97 A marble topped painted wood console table, contemporary Estimate $400 - $600 Lot Sold: $488 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0791
98 THOMAS BUSH HARDY
1842-1897

Venice

Estimate $4,000 - $6,000
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0791
99 CHARLES ROLANDO
1844-1893

(Landscape with Figures) 1887

Estimate $4,000 - $6,000 Lot Sold: $7,320 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0791
100 PAUL CONSTANTIN D. TETAR VAN ELVEN
1823-1896

View of Cannes

Estimate $2,000 - $4,000 Lot Sold: $3,416 (including buyer's premium)

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