Smith & Singer

Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design

AU0797 | 21 July 2015 | Sydney | 6 PM

AKIO MAKIGAWA 1948 -1999 Wisdom of Water (1995). Sold for $109,800 July 2015. ***Auction Record for the Artist***
ROBERT MACPHERSON, born 1937, Mayfair: Icebergs for Sears 1993-1999. Sold for $21,960 July 2015.
A gilt bronze figure of Bhaisyajaguru, ( Medicine Buddha), Tibet, 17th/18th century. Sold for $26,840 July 2015.
A Chinese embroidered silk three-panel hardwood screen. Sold for $39,040 July 2015
LE PHO 1907-2001, (Devant la Fenetre). Sold for $41,480 July 2015.
A fine sterling silver soup tureen and cover, Paul Storr, London, 1820. Sold for $31,720 July 2015.
Sale Number: AU0797

Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design

Including Property from the Minter Ellison, Collection, Sydney

Property from the Minter Ellison Collection, Sydney will lead Sotheby’s Australia’s Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design auction on 21 July 2015 at the InterContinental Sydney. 

Following the Minter Ellison Collection, Sydney, the July sale features a remarkable selection of fine Australian & European art, furniture and silver, together with Asian ceramics, jade and furniture.  Included are three private collections; Australian paintings from the Estate of the Late Dr Geok Wong, Asian ceramics, jades, furniture and paintings from the Estate of the Late Mrs Peggy Kwan, and Asian furniture & paintings from the Collection of Mr Arthur Winckler. 

 
CONTACT INFORMATION +

Specialists

 

Alison Alford

Consultant

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

Brett Ballard

Specialist

Australian & International Art
Sydney
T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402
E: Brett Ballard
   

Fiona Hayward

Senior Specialist

Australian & International Art
Melbourne
T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900
E: Fiona Hayward

Anthony Hurl

Consultant

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

Ann Roberts

Consultant, Asian Art

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

Geoffrey Smith

Chairman

Australian & International Art
Melbourne  |  Sydney
T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 or
+61 (0)2 9302 2402
E: Geoffrey Smith

Auction Results & Details

Sale Total: $1,514,667 including buyer's premium

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EXHIBITION TIMES +

EXHIBITION

SYDNEY | 30, 34 & 38 QUEEN STREET, WOOLLAHRA

THU. 16 JUL 15 | 10 AM - 7.30 PM AEST
FRI. 17 JUL 15 | 10 AM - 5 PM AEST
SAT. 18 JUL 15 | 10 AM - 5 PM AEST
SUN. 19 JUL 15 | 10 AM - 5 PM AEST
MON. 20 JUL 15 | 10 AM - 5 PM AEST
TUE. 21 JUL 15 | 10 AM - 5 PM AEST








Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0797
276 A fan, tortoiseshell and black lace, circa 1900 Estimate $1,200 - $1,500 Lot Sold: $2,440 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0797
277 Three Colonial conductors batons, late 19th century Estimate $500 - $800    Lot Sold: SOLD
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0797
278 The Changi prison Australian rules football association premiers trophy plaque, 1942 Estimate $3,000 - $4,000 Lot Sold: $4,270 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0797
279 John Castle Harris (1893-1967), a rare studio pottery vase, 1941 Estimate $2,500 - $3,500 Lot Sold: $3,172 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0797
280 Waterford crystal vase, by Jim O'Leary 1988 Estimate $3,000 - $5,000
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0797
283 A Lalique 'Formose' vase, designed 1924 Estimate $2,000 - $3,000
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0797
284 A Daum Nancy landscape vase, circa 1910 Estimate $2,000 - $3,000 Lot Sold: $2,440 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0797
285 A suite of Moser glassware, Czechoslovakia, circa 1995 Estimate $3,500 - $4,500 Lot Sold: $5,490 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0797
287 Georges Omerth, 1895-1925 Estimate $1,200 - $1,500 Lot Sold: $5,490 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0797
288 A Charles and Ray Eames 670 lounge chair and 671 Ottoman, designed 1956 Estimate $2,500 - $3,000 Lot Sold: $5,124 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0797
289 A late 17th century oak joint stool, circa 1690 Estimate $800 - $1,200 Lot Sold: $1,037 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0797
290 A late 17th century English oak side table, circa 1680 Estimate $1,000 - $1,500 Lot Sold: $1,037 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0797
291 A mid 17th century English oak wall/spice cabinet , circa 1650 Estimate $800 - $1,200 Lot Sold: $732 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0797
292 A late 17th century English oak side table, circa 1690 Estimate $800 - $1,200 Lot Sold: $732 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0797
293 A George III mahogany veneer dressing mirror, 1780 Estimate $600 - $900 Lot Sold: $244 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0797
294 A George III oval inlaid satinwood tea caddy, circa 1790 Estimate $400 - $600 Lot Sold: $1,220 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0797
295 A George II mahogany kneehole desk, circa 1750 Estimate $2,000 - $3,000 Lot Sold: $1,830 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0797
296 A pair of George III mahogany elbow chairs, circa 1780 Estimate $600 - $800 Lot Sold: $732 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0797
297 Pierre Jules Mene (1810 - 1879) two whippets playing with ball, Jiji and Giselle, circa 1860 Estimate $700 - $1,000 Lot Sold: $1,342 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0797
298 A First period Worcester 'Cracked Ice' Ground pattern tankard, circa 1765 Estimate $1,000 - $1,500 Lot Sold: $1,098 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0797
299 A First period Worcester blue and white tankard, circa 1770 Estimate $700 - $900 Lot Sold: $366 (including buyer's premium)
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0797
300 A blue and white First period Worcester mug, Worcester mustard pot and a Bow coffee cup, 1770 - 1780 Estimate $800 - $1,200 Lot Sold: $854 (including buyer's premium)

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