Treasures: Important Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design

AU0829 | 24 October 2018 | Melbourne | 6 pm

JOHN COBURN 1925-2006, Tree of Life Vl 1980. Sold for $73,200 October 2018.

FRANÇOIS-LÉON SICARD 1862-1934, Apollo (1926). Sold for $67,100 October 2018. Auction Record for the Artist.

Two famille-rose 'figural' plaques, 20th century. Sold for $122,000 October 2018.

FREDERIC, LORD LEIGHTON, P.R.A., R.W.S. 1830-1896, The Sluggard. Sold for $63,440 October 2018.

HENRY GRITTEN 1818-1873, Melbourne from the Botanical Gardens 1865. Sold for $91,500 October 2018.

A gilt decorated agarwood bead necklace necklace. Sold for $67,100 October 2018

Sale Number: AU0829

Treasures: Important Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design

Sotheby’s Australia’s sale of Treasures: Important Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design achieved over $1.57 million, with strong results achieved for Asian, Australian & European sculptures and works of art. The sale was positioned as Australia’s pre-eminent arts and design auction, which assembled fine ceramics, furniture, paintings, sculpture, works on paper, silver, and objects of virtu, selected for their quality, rarity, beauty and historical significance.

Strongly contested by room, telephone and internet bidders, two famille-rose 'figural' plaques, 20th century, sold for $122,000 achieving a staggering result 24.4 times higher than the low estimate (estimate $5,000-7,000, lot 93, pictured above). One of the plaques depicts Tao Yuanming appreciating chrysanthemum flowers, the sage conversing with a young boy carrying a jardinière of flowers, and with a seal of Wang Dafan. The other depicts the story of Su Shi visiting the Red Cliff, with three figures in a boat, and an inscription signed Wang Dafan.

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Specialists
	Guy Cairnduff Head Arts & Design Melbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Guy Cairnduff	Geoffrey Smith Chairman Australian & International Art Melbourne \| Sydney T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Geoffrey Smith

	Ann Roberts Specialist Consultant, Asian Art Arts & Design Melbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Ann Roberts	Anthony Hurl Specialist Consultant Arts & Design Adelaide T: +61 (0)8 7225 7836 E: Anthony Hur

	Brett Ballard Senior 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

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Auction Results & Details

Sale Total: $1,572,702 including buyer's premium

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Treasures: Important Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design - AU0829

26 DAVID DAVIES
1864-1939

Old House, Dieppe

Estimate $2,000 - $3,000 Lot Sold: $2,440 (including buyer's premium)

27 DAVID DAVIES
1864-1939

Flower Study

Estimate $2,000 - $3,000 Lot Sold: $2,440 (including buyer's premium)

28 J.J. HILDER
1881-1916

The White Bridge (1914)

Estimate $2,000 - $3,000 Lot Sold: $4,880 (including buyer's premium)

29 FREDERIC, LORD LEIGHTON, P.R.A., R.W.S.
1830-1896

The Sluggard

Estimate $25,000 - $35,000 Lot Sold: $63,440 (including buyer's premium)

30 FREDERICK WILLIAM POMEROY, R.A.
1856-1924

Perseus with Head of Medusa 1898

Estimate $20,000 - $30,000 Lot Sold: $29,280 (including buyer's premium)

31 FRANZ VON STUCK
1863-1928

Athlete (1892)

Estimate $12,000 - $18,000 Lot Sold: $21,960 (including buyer's premium)

32 THEA PROCTOR
1879-1966

Souvenirs (The Yellow Glove) (circa 1927)

Estimate $4,500 - $6,500

33 THEA PROCTOR
1879-1966

The Fountain 1925

Estimate $4,500 - $6,500

34 IDA RENTOUL OUTHWAITE
1888-1960

The Fairy of the Fountain

Estimate $8,000 - $12,000 Lot Sold: $18,300 (including buyer's premium)

35 IDA RENTOUL OUTHWAITE
1888-1960

The Pool (1916)

Estimate $12,000 - $16,000

36 A historically important inscribed Victorian sterling silver salver from the Lonsdale Silver Presentation, William Ker Reid, London, circa 1840 Estimate $30,000 - $50,000

37 A historically important inscribed and crested William IV sterling silver three branch candelabra epergne from the Lonsdale Silver Presentation, Robinson, Edkins & Aston, Birmingham, circa 1830-1837 Estimate $150,000 - $250,000

38 A historically important pair of crested Victorian sterling silver sauce boats from the Lonsdale Silver Presentation, William Mann, London, circa 1841 Estimate $40,000 - $60,000

39 A historically important inscribed and crested Victorian sterling silver and parcel gilt four piece tea and coffee service from the Lonsdale Silver Presentation, William Mann, London, circa 1841 and J Wrangham & William Moulson, London, circa 1839 Estimate $30,000 - $50,000

40 A historically important inscribed and crested Victorian sterling silver soup tureen from the Lonsdale Silver Presentation, William K. Reid, London, circa 1841-1842 Estimate $200,000 - $300,000

41 A historically important set of four inscribed and crested George IV sterling silver lidded entrée dishes from the Lonsdale Silver Presentation, I&I Waterhouse & Co., Sheffield, circa 1828 Estimate $100,000 - $200,000

42 Two historically important pairs of crested Victorian sterling silver and parcel gilt salt cellars from the Lonsdale Silver Presentation, William Mann, London, circa 1841 Estimate $35,000 - $55,000

43 A historically important crested Victorian sterling silver 'Fiddle and Thread' pattern part flatware service from the Lonsdale Silver Presentation, William Eaton, London, circa 1841 Estimate $40,000 - $60,000

44 A rare and important sterling silver 'Old English' pattern flatware service, Harry Fischer, Australian, circa 1895 Estimate $5,000 - $8,000 Lot Sold: $6,710 (including buyer's premium)

45 ATTRIBUTED TO CHARLES JOSEPH LA TROBE
1801-1875

The Pulpit Rock (1845)

Estimate $8,000 - $12,000

46 HENRY GRITTEN
1818-1873

Melbourne from the Botanical Gardens 1865

Estimate $75,000 - $95,000 Lot Sold: $91,500 (including buyer's premium)

47 J.C. WAITE
1832-1920

Melbourne (1888)

Estimate $100,000 - $150,000

48 JOHN STEVEN DEWS
born 1949

The Second Eleven

Estimate $45,000 - $65,000 Lot Sold: $54,900 (including buyer's premium)

49 A fine William Morris 'Hammersmith' carpet, hand knotted for Morris & Co, designed by John Henry Dearle (1860-1932), Merton Abbey Works, Wimbledon, circa 1889 Estimate $120,000 - $160,000

50 A Louis XVI ormolu mounted tulipwood, bois satiné and marquetry table à écrire, by Jean Georges Schlichtig, French (born in Germany), circa 1765 Estimate $25,000 - $35,000

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Treasures: Important Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design

Treasures: Important Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design

Specialists

Guy Cairnduff

Geoffrey Smith

Ann Roberts

Anthony Hurl

Brett Ballard

Fiona Hayward

Auction Results & Details