The 1959 Caulfield Cup, won by Regal Wench, 9ct gold, T. Gaunt & Co., Melbourne
Estimate $50,000 – $60,000
the body with gently tapering sides flanked by two scroll arms, supported on a tapering stem above a stepped circular foot, inscribed 'CAULFIELD CUP / 1959 / WON BY / W J. MURRELL'S / brm REGAL WENCH', hallmarked 'GAUNT'S'and '9CT'; together with the original octagonal fiddleback blackwood base
690 gms, 32.5 cm high, 41 cm high (with base)
- Lot Sold SOLD
Provenance
Mr W.J. Murrell, acquired 1959
Ms Sally Rich-Murrell and Ms Jackie Murrell, by descent from the above in 1997
Condition Report
Light surface abrasions and scratches to the body of the cup in places, but generally in overall good order. Inscription clear. Dark vertical tarnish mark running from downwards from the top edge of one side of the interior to the base. Octagonal base in overall good order with very light wear in places.
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Guy CairnduffHead Arts & DesignMelbourne | Sydney T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Guy Cairnduff |
Geoffrey SmithChairman Australian & International ArtMelbourne | Sydney T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Geoffrey Smith |
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Ann RobertsConsultant Specialist, Asian Art Arts & DesignMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Ann Roberts |
Anthony HurlConsultant Specialist Arts & DesignAdelaide T: +61 (0)8 7225 7836 E: Anthony Hurl |
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Brett BallardSenior Specialist Australian & International ArtSydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Brett Ballard |
Fiona HaywardSenior Specialist Australian & International ArtMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Fiona Hayward |
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Marlene CartlidgeAdministrator Arts & DesignMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Marlene Cartlidge |
Gary SingerChief Executive Officer Australian & International ArtMelbourne | Sydney T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Gary Singer |
AU0832 |
20 Mar 2019 |
Sydney
6 PM