GA032 | Interiors

Interiors
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Lot 328 (Detail)
Interiors
PRIVATE COLLECTIONS
Auction
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PROPERTIES FROM
1 The Bloomfield/Taylor
Family Collection
(Lots 1–199)
2 A Private Collection
of Persian Rugs, Toorak
(Lots 200–238)
3 The Naïve Art Collection
of the Late Claude Ullin AM
(Lots 239–314)
4 Property from a Private Collection,
Melbourne
(Lots 315–457)
RIGHT:
Lot 264 (Detail)

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The Bloomfield/Taylor Family Collection
A wonderful family collection spanning three
centuries from Arthur Bloomfield, William
Taylor, Sir John and Lady Bloomfield (nee
Taylor), Peter and Julia Bloomfield and their
daughter Sally Bloomfield.
Peter Bloomfield, a well-known Melbourne
Interior Designer spent his childhood between
family properties Fersfield, Overnewton
and 252 Domain Road – owned by father
Arthur Stoughton Clarke Bloomfield, a rubber
plantation owner and wealthy pastoralist
William Henry Taylor. On his 21st birthday he
moved to Sydney and rented an apartment
with artists Jeffrey Smart and Justin O’Brien,
among others. Soon after he decided to
travel and moved to London where he worked
at Peter Jones, before moving to New York,
Canada and then the Bahamas, he settled
back to life in London and started working with
Terence and Shirley Conran. It was there where
he met Julia Baker, who had been working with
Terence for several years.
They married in London, had their first child
Nicholas and moved to Australia, where their
daughter Sally was born. Peter’s first job back
in Australia was managing Featherstone
Interiors (Grant Featherstone) in Lonsdale
Street. His next venture was with his friend Bill
Snell, whom he worked with at Featherstone’s.
They opened Concept Office Interiors in
Clarendon Street, South Melbourne. It was
the one of the first stylish office interior stores
in Australia, with Bill and Peter working with
important designers including Sue Carr (Carr
Design). Eventually Peter went on to establish
his own Interior Design business working
mainly in residential property.
Julia Bloomfield continued to be involved
in the interior business and opened in
Piaff in Mount Eliza, where the family now
lived. It was a beautiful home and lifestyle
store and one of the first homeware stores,
as we know them today.

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Following the family tradition, Sally Bloomfield
started her career in interior design, working
with Sue Carr at Inarc Design. After a few
years and itchy feet Sally travelled to Europe
and eventually moved to London to work with
Tricia Guild at Designers Guild on Kings Road.
Upon her return to Australia she moved into
the Fashion world, working at Esprit, King
Enterprises, Witchery and eventually Style
Council, a fashion advertising and PR company
where she remained for many years. From there
Sally landed her dream job at Harper’s Bazaar
where she was the Melbourne Editor for three
and a half years.
During this time she met her soon-to-be
husband Ian Robertson, who was the founder
of Q Bar Nightclubs in Melbourne, Sydney and
Adelaide. Together they bought the Albany Hotel
in South Yarra and spent many years renovating
and running the 85 room hotel. All the midcentury
pieces in this auction were at one time
at The Albany. During this time Ian and Sally took
on an enormous project on level 2 at the GPO in
Melbourne, with 3 dining areas and a nightclub.
In 2012 the Albany hotel was sold and the
family moved to Bali. Their dream was to build
a hotel on the island and they set about finding
the right property. Sadly in 2016, halfway
through the build, Ian passed away and after
much deliberation Sally decided to finish their
dream. The gorgeous boutique hotel that had
been their home, opened in November 2017
– it was a bittersweet moment. During this
time, Sally was asked to be a part of Season
4 of The Real Housewives of Melbourne,
which aired in 2017/2018, which was a great
distraction at a difficult time and something she
thoroughly enjoyed.
Sally is now raising her two boys on the
Mornington Peninsula.

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RENNIE ELLIS (1940-2003)
English Models,
Melbourne Cup 1967
photograph
77 x 118.5cm
$800–1,200
2
Christmas in Australia
colour engraving
engraved by Fred Grosse
printed by Blundell & Ford
31 x 43.5cm
$200–400
3
NICHOLAS ARNOLD
Nude Study 1995
pastel
signed and dated lower right:
Nicholas 95
57 x 83.5cm
$300–500
4
NICHOLAS ARNOLD
Nude 1995
crayon on paper
sighed and dated lower left:
Nicholas 95
29 x 21cm
$100–300
5
SIR JOHN BLOOMFIELD
The Little Dock 1969
watercolour
signed, dated and titled lower right
and left: John Bloomfield April 69
The Little Dock
29.5 x 34cm
$200–400

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GRANT FEATHERSTON
(1922-1995)
An R160 chair, designed 1951
with grey wool upholstery
$3,000–5,000
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A Napoleon III marble top ebonised
bronze and tortoiseshell mounted
cabinet in the manner of A.C. Boulle,
French, 19th century
105cm high, 81cm wide, 38cm deep
$1,500–2,500
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A pair of late Victorian embossed
leather and oak verandah chairs
$600–800
9
A pair of chromed steel
butterfly chairs and covers
$300–500
10
A mid-century stone top teak
and steel coffee table
36cm high, 135cm wide, 54cm deep
$400–600
11
An Australian colonial pine meat safe,
19th century
105cm high, 70cm wide, 36.5cm deep
$300–500
12
A Victorian marble and cast iron
conservatory table
72cm high, 110cm wide, 47cm deep
$300–500
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13
KEVIN (PRO) HART (1928-2006)
Miner and His Dog
oil on board
signed lower right: Pro Hart
18.5 x 18.5cm
$2,000–4,000
14
KEVIN (PRO) HART (1928-2006)
Flowers
oil on canvas on board
signed lower right: Pro Hart
11.5 x 9cm
$500–800
15
MATTHEW JAMES McNALLY
(1874-1943)
Figures on a Country Road 1913
watercolour
signed and dated lower
right: M J McNally 1913
14.5 x 21.5cm
$300–400

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A Huon pine Colonial scullery table
with a single central drawer to one side
76cm high, 189cm wide, 150cm deep
$1,200–1,500
17
A Chinese blue and white ginger
jar, late 19th/early 20th century
28cm high
$200–300
18
A celadon-ground famille rose beaker
vase, Chinese, late 19th century
33cm high
$500–800
19
A set of bronze cast duck
garden ornaments
comprising four pieces
of graduating size
the largest 34cm high
$100–200
20
A brass miner's safety lamp
by Ackroyd & Best, Leeds,
early 20th century
with polished brass fittings
and glass shade
editioned '674' to makers plaque
28cm high
$100–200
21
A late Georgian inlaid beech tea caddy
the lid inlaid with an oval fan, the
bone escutcheon above a central
decoration of snow drops to the front
13cm high, 15cm wide, 10cm deep
$150–250
22
A taxidermied bird diorama,
19th century
composed of waterbirds and
sparrows in a stylised landscape
35cm high, 40cm wide, 10cm deep
$400–600
23
A cast iron automaton money box,
American, early 20th century
with a retracting tongue and moving
eyes, impressed title to back
16cm high
$100–200
24
A small goat form bronze censer,
possibly Tibetan
12cm high
$200–300
25
ARTHUR A LYONS
(ACTIVE 1940s)
Gums in the Mist
watercolour
signed lower right: ARTHUR A LYONS
27 x 34cm
$200–400
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EDWARD OFFICER (1871-1921)
Early Autumn
oil on canvas
signed lower left: E Officer
37 x 45cm
$500–800
27
RAY TAYLOR (BORN 1944)
A large raku glazed earthenware vase
signed in red glaze 'R Taylor' to base
51cm high
$200–300
28
AFTER SIMONE MARTINI and
AFTER STEFANO DI GIOVANNI
two colour reproductions
21.5 x 23.5cm (each)
$100–200
29
A pair of painted ceramic
parrots, 20th century
27cm high
$300–500
30
AFTER W HAMILTON
Sylvia & Her Fawn
engraving on silk
printed text on margin
15.5 x 19.5cm (oval)
$200–400
31
A terrazzo marble top coffee
table, 20th century
38cm high, 50cm wide, 50cm deep
$300–500

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A custom white leather Edra
'Rose' chair, designed by Masanori
Umeda, 20th century
designed in 1989, the back left
leg bearing applied Space label
and original retail information
$2,000–3,000
33
A centre table designed by Charles &
Ray Eames, produced by Herman Miller
with a black laminated top
standing on an aluminium base
73.5cm high, 150cm diameter
$600–800
34
A 'Quack Termos' insulated carafe by
Maria Bernsten for Georg Jensen
with a dark brown insulated body
and conforming metallic handle
17cm high
$50–100
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A chrome sputnik chandelier,
circa 1970s
108cm high
$800–1,200
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A large designer sunburst
mirror, French, 20th century
140cm high
$600–800
37
IAN SPRAGUE (1920–1994)
An earthenware bud vase
impressed potters marks and
Mungeribar Pottery marks
20cm high
$300–500

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An American rosewood
mantel clock, circa 1900
the enamel Roman numeral dial
flanked by twin finials, gilded glass
panel set to the lower half of the door
38.5cm high, 19.5cm wide, 9cm deep
$100–200
39
A large ebonised mid-century
style mirror
150 x 120cm
$600–800
40
An opalescent art glass bowl
with a textured raw edge
titled and signed 'Breathing
Space, 1986' to base
6cm high
$50–100
46
Two abstract composite stone
ornaments, Italian
the largest 24.5cm high
$100–200
47
An aluminium group table
designed by Charles & Ray
Eames, for Herman Miller
with later Wenge hardwood top
70cm high, 220cm wide, 90cm deep
$1,200–1,500
48
A knopped brass candlestick
table lamp
together with a brass candlestick
the lamp 43cm high
$100–200
49
A chrome and brass spaceship
style desk lamp, circa 1960
38cm high
$120–150
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An 'LC4' tubular chaise lounge, after
the original design by Le Corbusier
with black leather upholstery
$400–600
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Two woven cane seat chairs
comprising a Thonet style bentwood
dining chair and a carved folding chair
$100–200
41
A pair of contemporary
oval back armchairs
upholstered in a geometric
pattern brocade
$200–300
42
A collection of 1960s
coloured glassware
comprising four novelty wine glasses
the largest 22cm high
$60–80
43
A retro floor lamp, Italian, circa 1950s
with three black pierced shades
129cm high
$150–250
44
A pair of grey upholstered lounge
chairs with a matching ottoman
the ottoman 31cm high,
92.5cm wide, 92.5cm deep
$400–600
45
Two perspex modernist candlesticks
the largest 19.5cm high
$20–40

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A set of eight white 'DSW' dining chairs
designed by Ray & Charles Eames,
produced by Vitra, Germany 2004
$1,200–1,500
53
A 'Carimate' dining chair
designed by Vico Magistretti for
Cassina, Italian, (1920-2006)
with a woven rush seat,
originally commissioned for the
Carimate golf club in 1963
$400–600
54
A pair of modernist style
upholstered lounge chairs
with chrome bases
$200–300
55
A column floor lamp, 1980s
with a white linen shade
158cm high
$200–300
56
A modern design copper and
metal floor lamp, 20th century
with two pleated shades
155cm high
$300–500
57
A small collection of green
glass and porcelain vessels
comprising a porcelain dish,
blown glass vases, two pieces of
Depression glass and a comport
the largest vase 15cm high
$100–200
58
A millefiori art glass vase,
possibly Murano
30.5cm high
$300–400
59
An 'Alu Group 686S' office chair
designed by Ray & Charles Eames,
produced by Herman Miller
with a red upholstered seat
and aluminium frame
$300–400
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A pair of George II sterling silver
candle sticks by Ebenezer
Coker, London, 1759 & 1768
standing on lobed circular bases with
shell motif fonts, monogrammed 'CM'
25cm high, 1115gms
$3,500–4,500
61
A bone handled silver plate fish
cutlery set by Walker and Hall,
Sheffield, 1930s and later
together with a collection of bakelite
handled silver plate, comprising
approximately thirty pieces
the largest piece 24cm long
$300–400
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A pair of George II sterling
silver candlesticks by Ebenezer
Coker, London, 1762
with engraved armorial of a
crane and a shield, standing on
floriate square form bases
25cm high, 1050gms
$3,000–5,000
63
A George IV sterling silver
sugar caster by Walker & Hall,
Sheffield, late 19th century
22cm high, 230gms
$300–500

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A set of silver plate bright-cut
engraved Celtic knot salvers
from the collection of Arthur
Stoughton Clarke Bloomfield, each
with a beaded edge standing on three
claw ball feet, monogrammed 'ASCB'
the largest 41cm diameter
$200–300
65
A continental silver St. Andrew
the Apostle spoon, 18th century
19cm, 55gms
$300–400
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A collection of silver plate serving
ware, late 19th century
approximately fifteen pieces
the largest fish knife 30cm long
$100–200
67
A pair of sterling silver repoussé
sweetmeat dishes by Henry Matthews,
Birmingham, 1899 & 1901
7cm high, 135gms
$200–300
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A George III sterling silver
sugar caster by Jabez Daniell &
James Mince, London, 1771
engraved with the Bloomfield
armorial crest
114.5cm high, 105gms
$200–300
69
A sterling silver mustard pot,
George Burrows I, London, 1823
lined with blue glass,
includes a salt spoon
7cm high, 120gms
$200–300
70
A small sterling silver rose bowl by
Charles Stuart Harris, London, 1900
with repoussé decoration to the
body, raised on a circular foot
12cm high, 330gms
$300–500
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A pair of sterling silver salts,
London, 1886 and 1869
standing on three hoof feet with
gilt washed interiors, together
with salt spoons by Adie Brothers
Ltd, Birmingham, 1852 & 1853
the salts 4cm high,150gms
total weight of silver
$150–250
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A collection of silver plate,
19th century and later
comprising a Hecworth water jug,
a tray and three wine coasters
the tray 40cm wide
$200–300
73
A small collection of sterling
silver spoons, English,
19th century and later
the largest spoon 20cm long,
220gms total weight of silver
$200–300
74
Two sterling silver dressing
table brushes, late 1930s
the largest 21cm
$100–200
75
A collection of silver plate table and
teaware, English, late 20th century
approximately six pieces
the teapot 26cm high
$200–300
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A collection of faceted crystal
scent flasks and apothecary jars
comprising four pieces
the largest 14cm high
$100–200
77
A collection of rustic style
copper vessels
comprising five pieces including
a miniature metal iron
the largest pot 18cm high
$100–200

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78
A George IV sterling silver associated
flatware suite, 1820 and later
comprising approximately seventy
five pieces with mixed makers and
date marks, Old English pattern
with the Bloomfield armorial
crest engraved to the heel
the fish serving knife 30cm long,
3455gms total weight of silver
$3,000–5,000
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79
A substantial cast iron garden
bench, 19th century
with scrolling arms, standing
on four sinuous legs
length of back 177cm
$1,500–2,500
80
SUE MACARTNEY-SNAPE
(BORN 1957)
No Dogs
colour screenprint
signed, titled and editioned
on margin: Sue MacArtney
Snape No Dogs 19/600
49.5 x 38cm
$200–400
81
The Mortar Battery at
Woolwich, 1847
colour engraving
34 x 49cm
$100–120
82
A pair of George III elm
ladder back carvers
with woven rush seats
$600–800
83
ATTRIBUTED TO
JOHN COTMAN
Interior with Figure
watercolour
signed with initials lower left: JSC
17 x 21.5cm
$400–600
84
A George III pine writing
table, circa 1810
with two drawers,
standing on tapering legs
77.5cm high, 90cm wide, 44.5cm deep
$500–800
85
A floral encrusted porcelain stag
head inkwell, possibly Rockingham
with applied pansies, roses
and carnations, gilded
BADA sticker to base
12cm high
$300–500
86
A white porcelain pear tree
centrepiece, Spanish
38cm high
$300–500
87
A pair of wrythen moulded glass
oil lamps, 19th century
46cm high
$200–400
88
A small Arts and Crafts oak hanging
shelf
55cm high, 47cm wide, 18cm deep
$100–200
79

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89
89
SIR JOHN BLOOMFIELD
Caulfield Race Course 1967
watercolour
signed and dated lower right:
John Bloomfield 67
14 x 26.5cm
$300–500
90
A bottle of vintage champagne
from the house of Renaudin
Bollinger, France, 1941
$100–200
91
ARTIST UNKNOWN
Girl with Parasol
oil on canvas on board
signed but illegible lower left
29.5 x 34.5cm
$120–180
92
FRENCH SCHOOL
Cherub
lithograph
signed but illegible lower left
14.5 x 19.5cm
$120–180
93
A Chinoiserie black and
gold lacquered mirror
40 x 40cm
$120–150
94
HELMUT NEWTON
Domestic Nude IV, In
my living room, Chateau
Marmont, Hollywood 1992
photolithograph
with printed text on margin
30.5 x 46cm
$200–400

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95
An unusual bronze owl humidor,
probably French, late 19th century
with interior painted glass inset eyes
26cm high
$800–1,200
96
An intricately embroidered
stump work panel, Chinese
115.5 x 73cm
$60–100
97
A large Middle Eastern covered
beaten copper cook pot
40cm high
$200–300
98
A vintage thumbnail cut carafe
and a silver plate mounted
cut glass claret jug
together with a cut crystal decanter
the carafe 21.5cm high
$100–200
99
A Robur silver plated teapot
30cm high
$100–200
100
A tribal flat weave carpet, 20th century
the repeating geometric pattern in
tones of brown, orange and red
250 x 150cm
$400–600
101
A mirror panelled console table
63cm high, 55cm wide, 30cm deep
$200–300
102
A pair of wrought iron
bouqet table lamps
with double parchment shades
80cm high
$200–300
103
A Japanese pierced
hexagonal brushpot
together with a pair of Chinese
temple dog hardstone seals
the brush pot 13cm high
$100–200
104
A late Georgian style giltwood mirror
190 x 82cm
$300–500
105
A glass top octagonal bamboo
side table, 20th century
60cm high, 58cm wide, 58cm deep
$300–500
106
ENGLISH SCHOOL
Norton Manor, Circa 1860
oil on panel
23 x 29.5cm
$300–500
107
A collection of shells and fossils
comprising approximately
twelve pieces
the largest shell 9cm high
$100–200
108
Sadler's Wells - Wheel of Fortune
colour reproduction poster
48.5 x 22cm
$80–100
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109
SIR JOHN BLOOMFIELD
Mordialloc 1976
watercolour
signed with initials, dated and titled
lower right and left: JB 76 Mordialloc
17 x 22.5cm
$300–500
111
JENNIFER PINDER
Pucci 2001
oil on canvas
signed lower right: PINDER
titled and dated verso: Pucci 2001
120 x 99.5cm
$200–400
113
NICHOLAS ARNOLD
Australian Sky 1997
oil on canvas
signed with initials and dated
lower right: NA 97
70.5 x 70.5cm
$200–400
110
A large collection of mirrored
decorative objects
including boxes, an etched folding
mirror, coasters and stands
the largest box 25cm high,
30cm wide, 9cm deep
$150–250
112
JENNIFER PINDER
Red
oil on canvas
signed lower right: PINDER
145 x 53.5cm
$200–400
114
NICHOLAS ARNOLD
The Illumination of Angels 1998
oil on canvas
signed with initials and dated
lower right: NA 98
91.5 x 91.5cm
$200–400

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115
A set of eight Brno chairs,
designed by Ludwig Mies van der
Rohe, German, (1886-1969)
with white leather upholstery
$1,200–1,500
116
P SANDS
Tuscan Landscape 1995
watercolour
signed lower right: P Sands 95
14.5 x 18.5cm
$120–180
117
A metal bound pine sea
chest, 19th century
with later painted lettering 'W.H.T.'
50cm high, 75cm wide, 52cm deep
$150–250
118
A collection of vintage baskets
comprising three pieces
the largest 33cm high
$40–60
119
A Georgian mahogany bow front chest
the three graduated drawers with
circular brass swing handles
74.5cm high, 83cm wide, 48.5cm deep
$500–800
120
A two-tier pine occasional table
68cm high, 66cm wide, 46cm deep
$50–100
121
A pair of marble top designer side
tables from Angelucci, 20th century
with wrought iron bases
78cm high, 54.5cm wide, 35cm deep
$600–800
122
A pair of studio glass bowls by
Kosta Boda, 20th century
22cm diameter
$100–200
123
A pale green blown glass
bowl by Kosta Boda
6cm high, 30cm diameter
$150–250
124
A terrestrial globe lamp, circa 1970
37cm high
$200–300
125
A white art glass vase,
possibly Krosno, 20th century
20cm high
$200–300
126
A pair of Continental patinated
bronze pheasants
the largest 23cm high
$300–500
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127
A modernist chrome and glass
side table, after the original
E1027 by Eileen Gray
63cm high, 52cm diameter
$200–400
128
A mid-century upholstered Osvaldo
Borsani style arm chair, circa 1970
$200–300
129
A Japonisme style mirror
tray top occasional table
59.5cm high, 41cm wide, 45cm deep
$100–200
130
VICTOR GREENAWAY
(BORN 1947)
A large ovoid form earthenware vase
signed 'V Greenaway' to base
34cm high
$400–600
131
A large collection of etched, cut
crystal and moulded drinking
glass, 19th century and later
comprising approximately thirty
pieces, including champagne
flutes, dessert cups, plates,
sherry glasses and bowls
the largest 17cm high
$100–200
132
GRAHAM SMITH
Streetscape, Cairo 1994
colour photograph
signed, dated and titled on
mount: GRAHAM SMITH 94
STREETSCAPE CAIRO
17 x 25cm
$120–180
133
A pair of Arts and Crafts rush seat
dining chairs
with pierced backsplats
$300–500
134
JUDY HAWKING BURNETT
Sky Dreaming
acrylic on canvas
signed lower left: Judy Hawking
70 x 70cm
$200–400
135
SYLVIANE SELIG
Still Life 1958
watercolour and gouache
signed and dated lower left:
S Selig 1958
52 x 34cm
$100–200
136
Two scale model pond yachts,
American 20th century
includes the 'Shamrock' and
a Royal Yacht Squadron New
York Yacht Club model
the largest 174cm high
$500–800

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137
A black modular sofa by B&B Italia
with chrome legs
$1,500–2,500
138
GIUSEPPE GATTUSO LO MONTE
(ITALIAN, 1937-1985)
Senza Titolo
etching
signed and inscribed on
margin: Giuseppe Gattuso
41.5 x 50cm
$200–400
139
A collection of antique
gentlemen's travel accessories
comprising an almanac, a wallet,
a cigar case and a bible
the wallet 10.5 x 16cm
$100–200
140
A collection of vintage glass
carafes and decanters
comprising approximately
twelve pieces
the largest 37.5cm high
$100–200
141
An orange lacquer serving set,
20th century
comprising a bowl, servers and a tray
the tray 45 x 30cm
$50–100
142
A pleated 'Farfalle' wall lamp
65cm wide
$200–300
143
A large conch shell
16cm high
$150–250

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144
An aluminium '64100 series'
segmented table base designed
by Ray & Charles Eames,
produced by Herman Miller
with a later black laminate top
70cm high, 140cm wide, 70cm deep
$800–1,200
145
A Temple of Spirit:
Frank Lloyd Wright's Designs for
The Guggenheim Museum 1994
exhibition poster
78.5 x 65.5cm
$100–300
144

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146
A late Georgian pine chiffonier
bookcase, English
with astragal glazed doors
200cm high, 146cm wide, 46cm deep
$800–1,200
147
A late Victorian walnut library table,
circa 1890
standing on four lion feet, the
pierced acanthus motif frieze
meeting at scallop shell finials
77cm high, 140cm wide, 55cm deep
$600–800
148
A French Provincial style side table
75cm high, 110cm wide, 45cm deep
$200–300
149
A wrought iron arched outdoor mirror
110 x 65cm
$200–300
150
A pair of Louis XV style velvet
upholstered fauteuil
painted grey with matching
striped upholstery
$400–600
151
ARTIST UNKNOWN
Costume Design 1994
collage
signed with initials and dated
lower right: JE 1994
48 x 32cm
$200–400
152
AFTER GHIDARL
Specie Varie Di Pelargoni
colour engraving
32 x 27cm
$100–200
153
NICHOLAS ARNOLD
The Nude 4 1998
charcoal on paper
signed, dated and titled lower
right: Nicholas 98 'The Nude 4'
57.5 x 41cm
$150–250
154
NICHOLAS ARNOLD
Desiree 1995
charcoal on paper
signed, dated and titled lower right:
Nicholas 95 Desiree
54 x 83cm
$200–400
155
NICHOLAS ARNOLD
Sally Ode to Love 1998
charcoal on paper
signed, dated and titled lower
right, centre and left: Nicholas
98 'Sally' 'Ode to Love'
98.5 x 67cm
$200–400
156
ARTIST UNKNOWN
Unstable Ground 2008
oil on canvas
signed but illegible, dated and titled
verso: 2008 'Unstable Ground'
112 x 112cm
$400–600
157
A lime-washed oak gateleg table
74cm high, 122cm wide
(unfolded), 94cm deep
$200–300
158
MICHELE ARNOLD
Still Life 1998
oil on canvas
signed with initials and dated: MA 98
44 x 33.5cm
$100–300
159
ARTIST UNKNOWN
metal openwork vase
45cm high, 51cm wide, 13.5cm
$200–300
160
Early French Voyages to Australia
Banque Nationale Paris 100
Years in Australia 1881-1981
seventeen reproduction lithographic
plates with frontispiece text
45.5 x 62.5cm
$100–200
161
A collection of Pilivuyt white
porcelain dinnerware
together with extra white porcelain
dinner ware, including goblets,
tureens, platters and a coffee set
comprising approximately 45 pieces
the coffee pot 25.5cm high
$100–200
162
A collection of cut glass obelisk
paperweights
comprising three pieces
the largest 25cm high
$100–200
163
A pale flambé glazed vase and sphere
box by Christopher Saunders, Australia
impressed potters mark
'CS' to each base
the vase 18.5cm high
$300–400
164
A collection of 'Savoy' vases, after the
original by Alvar Aalto for Littala glass
comprising four pieces
the largest 25cm high
$300–400
165
Two 'Ovalis' vases, by Tapio Wirrkala
for Littala
frosted makers mark to the base
the largest 16cm high
$150–250

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170
A handpainted decoy of a Branta
Canadensis (Canada Goose), 1978
signed and dated 'F.A.F 1978' to base
18cm high
$150–250
171
An art glass vase by Robert Wynne,
Australia, 1981
with an opaque pale blue interior and
asymmetrical mouth, etched signature
and date 'Robert Wynne 81' to base
18.5cm high
$150–250
172
A collection of French Provincial
style wicker baskets
comprising three pieces
the wine bottle basket 26cm high,
56cm wide, 47cm deep
$200–300
173
MICHELE ARNOLD
After the Sun 1997
oil on canvas
signed with initials and dated
lower right: MA 97
29 x 24.5cm
$100–300
166
166
A large giltwood salon mirror
the edges intricately festooned
with climbing flowers and vines
230 x 160cm
$2,000–3,000
167
A set of porcelain tea cups
by George Jones & Sons
comprising seven cups and saucers,
factory and makers marks to base
the cups 5cm high
$40–60
168
Two brass mounted faceted glass
scent flasks, late 19th century
the largest 10cm long
$100–200
169
SHIGEO SHIGA (1928-2011)
A textured earthenware vase
impressed signature and
Asuka Pottery mark
17cm high
$400–600
174
INGRID WILSON
Flowers in Your Hair
mixed media
signed lower right: Ingrid Wilson
35 x 25.5cm
$100–300
175
PAUL KELLY
If I Could Start Today Again
lithograph
signed and editioned lower right:
Paul Kelly 2/100
40 x 28cm
$120–180

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176
A George III oak mule chest
92cm high, 143cm wide, 54cm deep
$1,000–1,500
177
A collection of matchbox cars
including Chitty Chitty Bang
Bang, 1967 and later
comprising six pieces
the London double-decker bus
6cm high, 11cm wide, 3cm deep
$50–100
178
A collection of duck and
animal ornaments
comprising five ducks, an archaic
style horse carving and a hedgehog
composite stone doorstop
the largest piece 24.5cm high
$50–100
179
A gilt framed wall mirror in
the Louis XV style
99 x 77cm
$200–300
180
A metallic framed wall mirror
79 x 66cm
$50–100
181
A small collection of porcelain
comprising a lustre tankard, a blue
and white vase and an Imari bowl
the tankard 18cm high
$20–40
182
A set of handmade 'Glenrowan'
skittles by the Ruggeris
each 28cm high
$50–100
183
A sterling silver rolling desk blotter
monogrammed 'AB' to the handle
9cm high
$100–200
184
A GOLD MONOCLE
Ribbed detail to eye rim, on a
black material cord, burgundy
leather pouch; testing as 9ct gold.
Weight 7.6g. Diameter 3.7cms.
$180–240
185
A OCELOT PRINT FOX FUR
THROW RUG
with a brown felt backing and border
160 x 135cm
$400–600
176

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186
SIR JOHN BLOOMFIELD
Show, North Croydon 1954
oil on canvas on board
signed and dated lower left:
John Bloomfield 54
32.5 x 49.5cm
$400–600
187
A BLACK LACE EVENING DRESS
BY AUSTRALIAN DESIGNER
COLLETTE DINNIGAN
A sleek, timeless black sheer
lace evening dress with red silk
embroidery and spaghetti straps
button fastening at the back
size S
$200–300
188
A NAVY BLUE VELVET BLAZER
BY DOLCE AND GABBANA
a soft luxurious panne velvet
single breasted jacket with patch
pockets and a notch lapel
size 42
$200–300
189
A SEQUIN COCKTAIL DRESS BY
SCANLAN AND THEODORE
with a soft cream and pink floral
pattern, spaghetti straps with a
hook-and-eye closure at the back
size 10
$300–500
190
A PSYCHEDELIC SWIRL VELVET
COAT BY GUCCI, 1980
a Chesterfield style coat with
bellow pockets, concealed placket
buttons in rich deep colours
of reds, pinks and blues
size 42
$600–800
191
A VINTAGE SILK DRESS BY
JOT TOORAK, CIRCA 1970
a camel colour lightweight
chiffon silk with silk satin edging
dress was designed by Jot, an
exclusive Toorak fashion label and
boutique established in 1969
size 8/10
$100–200

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192
AN ANTIQUE DIAMOND AND
SEED PEARL BANGLE
Set throughout with graduated old
cut diamonds and seed pearls,
diamonds totalling approximately
1.00ct, engraved detail to outer edge
of the bangle, hinged with tongue and
groove clasp, safety chain; makers
mark, testing as 15ct gold. Weight
15.6g. Inner diameter 5.5cms.
$2,500–3,500
193
A VINTAGE GOLD BRACELET
Designed as a double belcher
link bracelet, closing to a lobster
claw clasp; 9ct gold. Weight
10.7g. Length 20cms.
$240–340
194
A DIAMOND AND COLOURED
STONE CLUSTER RING
Styled as a traditional cluster
featuring a central oval shaped
garnet-and-glass doublet, surrounded
by a border of vari-cut round diamonds
totalling approximately 0.45cts; testing
as 15ct gold. Weight 3.7g. Ring size J.
$400–600
197
A RUFFLED PINK SILK ORGANZA
FRILL TOP BY AUSTRALIAN
DESIGNER MACGRAW
with a black velvet bow
and zip up at the back
size 10
$200–300
198
A COLLECTION OF VINTAGE
FOX FUR AND MINK STOLES
comprising two fur stoles, a pair of
cuffs and a possible sable taxidermy
$200–300
199
TWO FINELY BEADED AND
EMBROIDERED FLAPPER
DRESSES, CIRCA 1930
includes a slimline silk chiffon dress,
with hand stitched silk and velvet
gold embroidery, black sequins and
beading, the other dress is black
silk chiffon with fine beading
size 10/12
$200–300
195
A PAIR OF EMBELLISHED
COSTUME EARRINGS BY LANVIN
with clip on fastenings and original box
15cm long
$100–200
196
A COUTURE WEDDING DRESS BY
JULIE GOODMAN, MELBOURNE, 2006
a chiffon, satin and silk black
and white empire line dress with
sweetheart neckline, together
with a elbow length veil
size 8
$160–240
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A Private Collection of Persian Rugs, Toorak
200
A Nain carpet, Iran, 20th century
silk and wool knotted pile; blue
and cream colour palette
277 x 179cm
$1,500–2,500
201
An Isfahan rug, Iran, 20th century
wool and silk knotted pile; cream,
blue and dusty pink colour palette
239 x 150cm
$800–1,200
202
An Isfahan rug, Iran, 20th century
wool and silk knotted pile; cream,
blue and dusty pink colour palette
235 x 150cm
$800–1,200
203
An Isfahan rug, Iran, 20th century
wool and silk knotted pile; blue
and cream colour palette
224 x 156cm
$800–1,200
204
An Isfahan rug, Iran, 20th century
wool knotted pile; ivory, blue
and terracotta colour palette
231 x 144cm
$1,000–1,500
205
An Isfahan rug, Iran, 20th century
wool knotted pile; ivory, blue
and rust colour palette
231 x 141cm
$1,000–1,500
206
A Tabriz rug, Iran, 20th century
wool knotted pile; ivory, red
and green colour palette
216 x 138cm
$800–1,200
207
A Kashan prayer rug, Iran, 20th century
wool knotted pile; cream, deep blue
and turquoise colour palette
218 x 135cm
$1,200–1,500
208
A Tabriz rug, Iran, 20th century
wool knotted pile; ivory, deep
blue and red colour palette
210 x 140cm
$1,200–1,500
209
A Tekke Turkoman rug, Iran,
20th century
wool knotted pile;
dark red colour palette
187 x 155cm
$500–800
210
A Kashan rug, Iran, circa 1950
wool knotted pile; ivory, dark
blue and red colour palette
207 x 130cm
$1,000–1,500
211
A Nain rug, Iran, 20th century
silk and wool knotted pile; ivory
and blue colour palette
186 x 119cm
$600–800

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212
A Kashan rug, Iran, circa 1920
wool knotted pile; cream, dark
blue and rose red colour palette
203 x 138cm
$1,200–1,500
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213
A Tabriz carpet, Iran, circa 1960
wool knotted pile; cream and
dusty pink colour palette
323 x 210cm
$2,500–3,500
213

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214
A Nain carpet, Iran, 20th century
silk and wool knotted pile; blue
and cream colour palette
335 x 215cm
$2,000–3,000
214

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215
A pair of Tabriz rugs,
Iran, 20th century
wool and silk knotted pile; ivory,
deep red and tan colour palette
199 x 152cm, 196 x 153cm
$5,000–8,000
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216
A pair of Kashan rugs,
Iran, early 20th century
wool knotted pile; ivory, blue
and red colour palette
198 x 129cm, 199 x 127cm
$3,000–5,000
216

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217
An Isfahan rug, Iran, 20th century
silk knotted pile; ivory, blue
and light gold colour palette
257 x 161cm
$2,000–3,000
217

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218
An Isfahan rug, Iran, 20th century
wool and silk knotted pile; cream
ground and dusty pink border
230 x 151cm
$1,500–2,500
218

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219
A Qum rug, Iran, 20th century
silk knotted pile; ivory, beige
and dark green colour palette
210 x 135cm
$1,200–1,500
219

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220
A Qum prayer rug, Iran, 20th century
silk knotted pile; ivory, turquoise
and tan colour palette
210 x 134cm
$1,800–2,500
220

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221
A Kashan rug, Iran, 20th century
wool knotted pile; cream, light
green and pink colour palette
204 x 140cm
$1,000–1,500
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222
An Ardebil carpet, Iran, 20th century
silk knotted pile; rectilinear
design on a cream field
275 x 177cm
$1,500–2,500
222

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223
An Isfahan rug, Iran, 20th century
wool and silk knotted pile; blue
and beige colour palette
173 x 112cm
$800–1,200
224
An Isfahan rug, Iran, 20th century
wool knotted pile; ivory, red
and blue colour palette
172 x 112cm
$600–800
225
A pair of Isfahan rugs, Iran,
20th century
wool and silk knotted pile;
ivory and blue colour palette
172 x 112cm, 161 x 106cm
$2,000–3,000
226
A Beluch rug, Iran, 19th century
wool knotted pile; dark
red colour palette
182 x 97cm
$400–600
227
An Isfahan rug
with a silk base, of tesselate design on
a cream ground within blue borders
157 x 110cm
$800–1,200
228
A Beluch rug
of Afghan tribal weave design
on a red and beige ground
with geometric borders
182 x 94cm
$500–800
229
An Isfahan rug
with a silk base, wool and silk pile,
the floral field on a blue ground with
light blue and cream borders
160 x 105cm
$800–1,200
230
A Isfahan rug
the wool and silk pile on a silk
base, with a cream ground
and navy blue border
152 x 109cm
$800–1,200
231
A Tabriz rug
finely woven with a Herati pattern, on
a dark blue ground within red borders
153 x 104cm
$600–800
232
A Feraghan rug, early 20th century
with a central foliate medallion
on a blue ground with cream
and red detailed border
145 x 107cm
$800–1,200
233
An Isfahan rug
the silk base with a wool and silk
pile, on cream ground with blue
detail and dusty pink border
147 x 103cm
$1,000–1,500
234
A Turcoman rug,
Yamout clan, bedding bag,
in tones of red
127 x 90cm
$200–300
235
An Afghan bag face
in tones of red and brown
197 x 122cm
$300–500
236
A Tabriz pattern rug
with a central diamond medallion on
rich red ground within blue borders
240 x 131cm
$600–800
237
A small Tabriz rug
with cream central diamond medallion
on a ground of red and blue
134 x 120cm
$300–500

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A Nain carpet, Iran, 20th century
silk and wool knotted pile; blue
and cream colour palette
272 x 170cm
$1,500–2,500
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The Naïve Art Collection
of the Late Claude Ullin AM
Founder of Gallery Art Naïve
Defined as an ‘indefatigable supporter’ of
the arts community, Claude Ullin AM was
a tireless pioneer and promoter of the
Australian arts scene.
Art was in Claude’s blood – born in 1937
in Milan, Italy, he was the descendent of
distinguished German Jewish art collectors.
Over several decades, the family acquired
significant paintings and sculptures to form a
substantial art collection that was either stolen,
abandoned or dissolved through involuntary
sale when the family sought refuge in Australia
during World War II.
Having been surrounded by art in his youth,
Claude launched successful creative
advertising agency Higgins Ullin Advertising
(later Ullin & Partners) through the 1970s.
Finally, his passion for art took over, purchasing
a large Spanish Revival home at 430 Punt Road,
South Yarra and repurposing the building to
become Gallery Art Naïve in 1978 – the first
very first totally dedicated gallery to showcase
Naïve Art. At that time, Australian Galleries was
the only gallery that would occasionally show
works of that genre.
Focussing on underrepresented artists, the
gallery launched a number of careers such as
Roma Higgins, Narelle Wildman, Dick Roughsey,
Percy Tresize and Jimmy Archer, showing
up to 80 artists during the gallery’s tenure.
Gallery Art Naïve was extremely important
in the proliferation of Australian Naïve Art to
a far wider audience, including Billy Joel and
Christie Brinkley who came to the gallery and
commissioned a work by Joanne Netting
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The gallery was a labour of love, manned by a
director through the week and by Claude on his
only free day, Sunday. Whilst his children played
in the front yard, Claude would be entertaining
and exhibiting, showing collectors, artists,
musicians and influential people the talents of
his artistic stable. He would pursue artists he
wanted to show to any length, regularly driving
hundreds of kilometres away with his wife in
the passenger seat and children piled in the
back. One such artist was Lorna Chick, whose
works are represented in this catalogue. His
dedication to onboarding artists was equal to
his dedication to them as a devoted supporter,
forming many lifelong friendships with artists,
clients, and patrons alike.
A true contributor to the broader Australian arts
scene, Claude would later open High on Art
gallery in Armadale, specialising in Indigenous
art, and also founded and generously funded
the Lyric Opera Company of Melbourne.
Besides his artist endeavours, Claude was
also a councillor of the Stonnington City
Council and multiple-time mayor for the City.
Claude was appointed a Member (AM) of
the Order of Australia in 2017, celebrating
his lifelong commitment to promoting the
arts, multiculturalism and his work in local
government.

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ANNE GRAHAM (BORN 1925)
Diamond Bay, Sorrento 1977
oil on board
signed and dated lower
right: Anne Graham 77
76.5 x 121cm (irregular)
$4,000–6,000
240
MARGERY DENNIS (1922-1996)
Rainforest
signed lower centre:
MARGERY DENNIS
60 x 44.5cm
$400–600
241
SANDRA MARTIN
Old Sydney Town
oil on composition board
signed lower right: S.MARTIN
39 x 49.5cm
EXHIBITED
Sandra Martin, Gallery
Art Naive, Melbourne,
June 1983, cat.20
$300–500
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242
DAVID FIELDING (BORN 1944)
Summer Serenity 1982
oil on board
signed and dated lower right:
DAVID FIELDING 1982
24.5 x 34.5cm
LITERATURE
For related work: McCullough,
Bianca, Australian Naive Painters,
Hill of Content Publishing Company,
Melbourne, 1977, p. 43
$700–1,000
243
ROSS MOORE (BORN 1954)
Aerial View 1989
watercolour
signed and dated lower
right: R Moore 89
101 x 123cm
$400–600
244
MIRIAM NAUGHTON
(BORN 1925)
Sunday at Grandma's 1985
oil on canvas
signed and dated lower right:
MIRIAM NAUGHTON 1985
titled verso: Sunday at Grandma's
89.5 x 89.5cm
EXHIBITED
Miriam Naughton, Gallery Art Naive,
Melbourne, 6 - 27 July 1986
$300–500

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245
ELFRUN LACH
(GERMAN, BORN 1955)
At the Olgas 1984
acrylic on canvas board
signed and dated lower left: LACH 84
49.5 x 39.5cm
$500–800
246
ELFRUN LACH
(GERMAN, BORN 1955)
Willie's Hurdy Gurdy 1982
acrylic on canvas on board
signed and dated lower right: LACH 82
50 x 40cm
$300–500
247
ELFRUN LACH
(GERMAN, BORN 1955)
Twins 1987
oil on board
signed and dated lower right: LACH 87
19.5 x 14.5cm
$300–500
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248
DAMIEN NAUGHTON
(ACTIVE 1980s)
One Tree Hotel 1988
oil on canvas
signed and dated lower
right: D NAUGHTON 88
73.5 x 119cm
$300–500
249
MATILDA LISTER (1889-1965)
Sermon on the Mount
oil on board
signed lower right: M Lister
verso: Blake Prize Entry Form (undated)
120 x 90cm
EXHIBITED
Matilda Lister, Gallery Art Naive,
Melbourne, March 1984, cat 12
$400–600
250
MATILDA LISTER (1889-1965)
Baptism of Christ
oil on board
signed and titled verso:
Matilda Lister BAPTISM OF CHRIST
64 x 90cm
$1,000–1,500
251
MATILDA LISTER (1889-1965)
St Paul Preaching to
the Corinthians
oil on board
signed lower right: M Lister
90.5 x 121cm
EXHIBITED
Matilda Lister, Gallery Art Naive,
Melbourne, March 1984 (cat
1 and cat 2 respectively)
$400–600
252
MATILDA LISTER (1889-1965)
Christ at the Pool of the Bethesda
oil on board
signed lower right: Matilda
verso: Darcy Morris Memorial
Prize Form (undated)
90 x 120cm
EXHIBITED
Matilda Lister, Gallery Art Naive,
Melbourne, March 1984, cat 11
$400–600
253
DAVID FIELDING (BORN 1944)
The Memorial
gouache and oil on board
24 x 17cm
$300–500

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254
DOROTHY SISTER GRAY
(BORN 1920)
Sea View from the
Tropical Garden
oil on canvas
signed lower right: DOROTHY GRAY
76.5 x 168cm
ILLUSTRATED
McCullough, Bianca, Australian Naive
Painters, Hill of Content Publishing
Company, Melbourne, 1977, p. 39
$2,000–4,000
255
JOHANNA HILDEBRANDT
(ACTIVE 1990s)
Fruit Bats
oil on board
signed lower left: Johanna Hildebrandt
21.5 x 18cm
$200–400
256
RAFAEL SALDALA
(SPANISH,1930-2000)
On the Banks of the
Limpopo River
oil on board
signed lower right: SALDANA
31 x 39cm
$200–400
257
MILAN TODD (1922-2018)
Cockatoos
gouache on paper
signed lower left: Milan
54.5 x 74cm
$500–800

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258
DOROTHY SISTER GRAY
(BORN 1920)
Botanical Gardens,
Coconut no.3, 1977
oil on canvas
signed lower left: DOROTHY G
92 x 106.5cm
PROVENANCE
Australian Galleries,
Melbourne (label verso)
$2,000–4,000
259
BARBARA DROGEMULLER
Granny's Tales
oil on board
signed lower left: B Drogemuller
57.5 x 43.5cm
$200–400
260
LEE-ANNE SHEARER
Flying Home 1992
signed, dated and titled verso:
LEE 92 FLYING HOME
oil on board
121 x 58.5cm (irregular)
$100–300

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RAE MARKS (BORN 1945)
Gaggle of Geese
oil on board
signed lower right: R Marks
91 x 110cm
EXHIBITED
Gallery Art Naive,
19 Sept - 1 Oct 1983, cat 2
$1,500–2,500
262
ANNIE IRISH
Manly Life Savers 1985
acrylic on canvas board
signed and dated lower
right: ANNIE IRISH 85
37 x 44cm
EXHIBITED
Annie Irish, Gallery Art Naive,
Melbourne, 17 Nov - 4 Dec 1985, cat.5
$600–800
263
KEVIN LANE
One Sock Off 1990
oil on board
signed and dated lower
right: KEVIN LANE '90
25cm diameter
EXHIBITED
Kevin Lane, Gallery Art Naive,
Melbourne, 2 - 30 September 1990
$300–500

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264
HENRI BASTIN (1896-1979)
Northern District WS
Australia 1978
oil on board
signed and dated lower right:
HENRI BASTIN 1978
49 x 59cm
$4,000–6,000
265
GWEN MASON (BORN 1922)
Spring Growth
oil on board
signed lower right: G.Mason
40 x 55cm
$400–600
266
GWEN MASON (BORN 1922)
The Pine Forest 1983
oil on canvas board
signed lower left: G.Mason
40 x 55.5cm
PROVENANCE
Australian Galleries, Melbourne,
March 1983. cat no.24 (label verso)
$500–700

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267
BERNARD HESLING (1905-1987)
Arrival of Cpt Phillip 1772 with
500 Women and 1000 Men 1980
oil on canvas on board
signed, dated and titled lower left
and right: HESLING 80 ARRIVAL
OF Cpt PHILLIP, 1772, WITH 500
WOMEN AND 1000 MEN
60 x 90cm
$3,000–5,000
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A A BAUM
Hammer and Tap (Broken Hill)
oil on board
signed lower right: a. Baum
inscribed and titled verso:
A A Baum HAMMER & TAP
23.5 x 28.5cm
PROVENANCE
Leonard Joel, Melbourne,
Naive Art, 19 March 2015, Lot 8
$600–900
269
SAMUEL (SAM) BYRNE
(1883-1978)
Paddy Dumaoo's Beer
A Grade Makers The Minder's
Parade, Thackaringa 1886
oil, sand and minerals on board
signed and titled lower right and left:
Sam Byrne Paddy Dumaoo's Beer A
Grade Makes the Miners Band Parade,
Thackaringa
49 x 59cm
$4,000–6,000
270
MURIEL LUDERS (1906-1984)
Moogerah Dam
oil on composition board
signed lower right: M.Luders
43.5 x 54.5cm
EXHIBITED
Bernard Hesling and Muriel Luders,
Gallery Art Naive, Melbourne, 14
September - 8 October 1980
$400–600

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271
HOWARD STEER (BORN 1947)
Cursing the Effigy Grave, 1904
oil and minerals on board
signed, dated and titled lower right
and left: Howard William Steer
Cursing the Effigy Grave 1904
44 x 59cm
EXHIBITED
Howard Steer, Gallery Art Naive,
Melbourne, 13 October - 6 November
1991
$500–800
272
GREG IRIVINE (BORN 1947)
Seated Couple
green, red and brown glazed ceramic
signed on base: IRVINE
41cm high, 29.5cm wide, 16cm deep
$700–900
272

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GREG IRIVINE (BORN 1947)
Railway Men
oil on canvas
signed with initials lower right: G I
113.5 x 110cm
EXHIBITED
Greg Irvine; Oils, Gallery Art Naive,
Melbourne, 9 Oct - 6 Nov 1983
$3,500–5,500
274
ANGELA IRELAND
Heavenly Nudes 1992
painted and glazed ceramic platter
with two cups and saucers
signed and dated on base:
angela ireland 92
33 x 39.5cm
$200–400
275
FRANCISCO MUNOZ
The Boating Party 1990
acrylic on canvas board
signed and dated lower right:
Francisco Munoz 90
63.5 x 78.5cm
$500–700

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276
LORNA CHICK (1922-2007)
Mount Emu 1972
oil on board
signed lower left: LORNA CHICK
inscribed, dated and titled verso:
Lorna Chick 1972 Mount Emu
50.5 x 74cm
PROVENANCE
Leonard Joel, Australian and
European Paintings, Melbourne,
18 November 1997, Lot 228A
$2,500–3,500
277
ROBERT ALLCROFT
Carnival
oil on canvas
signed lower right: R ALLCROFT
35 x 55cm
$100–300
278
CHARLES (HOPPY) HOPGOOD
(1917-1992)
City Dump
oil on board
signed lower right: Hoppy Hopgood
44 x 59.5cm
$400–600
279
SUSAN MARTIN
Prizzi
acrylic on board
signed lower left: S MARTIN
30 x 24cm
$300–500
280
MARIE JONSSON-HARRISON
(ACTIVE 1990s)
In a Jam 1991
acrylic on canvas board
signed and dated lower right;
Marie Jonsson-Harrison 1991
22 x 30cm
$300–500

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LORNA CHICK (1922-2007)
Mount Buffalo
oil on canvas
signed lower left: LORNA CHICK
inscribed with title verso:
MOUNT BUFFALO
76 x 105.5cm
PROVENANCE
Leonard Joel, Australian and
European Paintings, Melbourne,
29 March 1994, Lot 249
LITERATURE
For related work: McCullough,
Bianca, Australian Naive Painters,
Hill of Content Publishing Company,
Melbourne, 1977, p. 35
$4,500–6,500
282
KAY WATTS
Demonstrable View 1982
tempera on canvas board
signed and dated lower left:
K.Watts X 82
46 x 55.5cm
EXHIBITED
Kay Watts, Gallery Art Naive,
Melbourne, 15 May–5 June,
1983, cat.2
$400–600

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283
HUGH SCHULTZ (1921-2005)
The Legend of the Sturt Pea
oil on board
signed lower right: Hugh Schultz
titled verso:
The Legend of the Sturt Pea
50 x 74cm
$1,000–1,500
284
IAN ABDULLA (1947-2011)
Wild Life in the Creeks
Along the River Murray
oil on canvas board
signed and titled lower right and
upper left: Ian. W. Abulla Wild life in
the Creek's along the River Murray
49.5 x 59.5cm
$1,000–2,000
285
VERA FENNELL (BORN 1939)
Botanical Gardens,
Melbourne 1985
oil on composition board
signed and dated lower left: Fennell 85
34 x 98cm
$700–1,000
286
R J CRICKMORE
Spring Time 1987
oil on board
signed and dated lower right:
R J CRICKMORE 87
51 x 0.5cm
$200–400
287
MURIEL LUDERS (1906-1984)
Landscape
oil on board
signed lower right: M Luders
49.5 x 70cm
$300–500
288
VERA FENNELL (BORN 1939)
The First Government House
(Sydney 1792) 1979
oil on canvas board
signed and dated lower left:
V Fennell 79
titled verso: The first Government
House (Sydney 1792)
49 x 75cm
$400–600
289
JOHANNA HILDEBRANDT
(ACTIVE 1990s)
Goldpanning, Springtime 1984
oil on glass
initialled and dated lower right: JH 84
29 x 38.5cm
EXHIBITED
Johanna Hildebrandt, Gallery Art
Naive, Melbourne, 6 - 27 July 1986
$400–600
290
MARGERY DENNIS (1922-1996)
Tropical Paradise
oil on board
signed lower left: MARGERY DENNIS
90.5 x 59.5cm
LITERATURE
Bihalji-Merin, O., World Encyclopedia
of Naive Art; A Hundred Years of
Naive Art, Frederick Muller, London,
1984, pp.201 and 202 (illus.)
$600–800

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291
ROMA HIGGINS (1909-1979)
A Bedtime Story
oil on board
signed lower right: Roma
29 x 39cm
$800–1,200
292
ROMA HIGGINS (1909-1979)
Sunday Dinner in the
Farmhouse Kitchen
oil on composition board
signed lower right: Roma
44.5 x 59.5cm
$2,000–3,000
293
ROMA HIGGINS (1909-1979)
The Saw Mill (Murwillumbah
Railway Line, Bangalow)
oil on board
signed lower centre: Roma
58 x 89cm
$3,000–5,000
294
PAT GREIG
Billabongs and Wetlands,
Murray River 1981
gouache and watercolour
signed lower right: Part Greig
29.5 x 39.5cm
$200–400
295
A collection of reference books
on naive art, 1970s and later
comprising seven volumes including:
Beryl Cook, The Works,
published London, 1978
Beryl Cook, On Man Show,
published London, 1981
World Encyclopedia of Naive Art,
published Yugoslavia, 1984
Tomasevic Tisnikar, Painter
of Death, published Italy
Susan Grimm, Authentische Naive,
published Germany, 1991
Naive Art, Paintings from
Yugoslavia, published 1977
Drago Zdunic, Primitive Painting,
published New York, 1981
$300–500

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296
RAFAEL SALDALA
(SPANISH,1930-2000)
Landscape with Butterflies
and Other Things 1978
oil on board
signed and dated lower right:
SALDANA 78
signed, dated and titled verso:
R SALDANA 1978 LANDSCAPE
with Butterflies AND other Things
55 x 91cm
$700–1,000
297
SUZANNE MACMICHAEL
Jenny's Courtyard Garden 1983
embroidery
signed lower right: S MacMichael
29.5 x 49cm
$100–300
298
PERCY TREZISE (1923-2005)
Ibis at the Billiabong
oil on board
signed lower right: Trezise
50 x 60cm
$400–600
299
PERCY TREZISE (1923-2005)
The Hunting Party 1975
oil on board
signed and dated lower
right: Junkimburri 75
40 x 60cm
$400–600
300
PERCY TREZISE (1923-2005)
Dugong Hunters at Dusk
oil on board
signed lower right: Trezise
60 x 75cm
$500–800
301
ANGELKA VUKADINOVICH
Summer Farms 1980
oil on glass
signed lower left: ANGELKA
VUKADINOVICH
39 x 49cm
EXHIBITED
Angelaka Vukadinovich,
Gallery Art Naive, Melbourne,
17 April - 8 May 1988
$400–600

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302
IVAN VECENAJ
(CROATIAN, 1920-2013)
Turkey Talk 1985
oil on glass
signed and dated lower
centre: Vecenaj - T 1985
41 x 35.5cm
EXHIBITED
Yugoslavian Naive Artist,
Gallery Art Naive, Melbourne,
16-30 November 1986, cat. 7
$400–600
302

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LIDIA GROBLICKA (1933-2012)
Afternoon 1971
watercolour, gouache
and pencil on paper
signed with initials and dated
lower right: L D G 71
titled verso: Composition (afternoon)
27 x 55.5cm
$300–500
304
ARTIST UNKNOWN
Intimate Interior
oil on board
initialled lower right: EH
40 x 29.5cm
$100–300
305
PRISCILLA FRIEND
(ACTIVE 1980s)
The Little Red Fox
oil on canvas board
signed lower right: P FRIEND
34 x 24cm
$200–400
306
BARBARA CAMERON
(BORN CIRCA 1900)
Band Rotunda
oil on board
signed lower left: BARBARA CAMERON
34.5 x 44.5cm
$200–400
307
BARBARA CAMERON
(BORN CIRCA 1900)
Oh Those Hats! 1980
oil on board
signed lower left:
BARBARA CAMERON 1980
37 x 44cm
$200–400
308
VERA FENNELL (BORN 1939)
Timo's Dream
oil on canvas board
signed lower left: Fennell
24 x 34cm
$200–400

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309
BERYL ROJAHN (BORN 1914)
Bondi Beach
oil on canvas on board
signed lower right: B Rojahn
55 x 75.5cm
EXHIBITED
Beryl Rojahn, Gallery Art Naive,
Melbourne, April 1980
$400–600
310
BERYL ROJAHN (BORN 1914)
Weekend Parade
oil on canvas on board
signed lower right: B Rojahn
41 x 55cm
EXHIBITED
Beryl Rojahn, Gallery Art Naive,
Melbourne, April 1980
$400–600
311
ADAM ZEGADIO
Biblical Treehouse
carved and painted wood
incised verso: ADAM ZEGADIO
63cm high, 29cm wide, 15cm deep
$200–400
312
ANGELKA VUKADINOVICH
(ACTIVE 1970s-1980s)
Harvest Time
oil on glass
signed lower left:
VUKADONIVICH ANGELKA
39.5 x 49cm
$300–500
313
MIRKO HORVAT
Washer Woman 1987
oil on glass
signed and dated lower left:
Mirko Horvat 1987
39 x 48cm
$300–500
314
TUTEK
Snow Village 1986
oil on glass
signed and dated lower right: Tutek 86
39 x 34cm
$200–400

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Property from a Private Collection, Melbourne
315
A pair of large Murano glass vases by
Sergio Costantini, Italian, 20th century
each with an abstract applied
twisting and dripping texture to the
substantial clear glass body, signed
to bases 'Costantini Murano'
38cm high
$2,000–3,000
315
316
A Louis XV style fruitwood bergere
upholstered in a grey feather
and ribbon motif satin
$800–1,200
316

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317
A Louis XV style carved
mirror and console
pierced acanthus scrollwork to each
the console 85cm high,
105cm wide, 46cm deep
$1,000–1,500
317

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318
FRENCH SCHOOL
Women in a Garden circa 1925
oil on canvas
29 x 61cm
$1,500–2,000
319
A small brass dachschund figure by
Pierre Chenet, France, 20th century
impressed crown mark to belly
6cm high
$400–600
320
A gilt bronze figure of a reclining cat
4.5cm high
$400–600
321
An iron red glazed baluster
vase lamp, Chinese
39cm high
$300–500
322
A pair of ebonised ladder
back side chairs, in the style
of Paola Buffa, 1950s
with warm grey velvet
upholstery and tapered legs
$600–800
323
A large blown glass champagne
bucket by Daum Nancy, France
twin handled, the opaque glass
with an internal bubble technique
23cm high
$600–800
324
A pressed glass chrysanthemum
relief decorated box and cover
by Verlys, French circa 1930
raised factory mark to base
17cm diameter
$300–500
325
A Jaeger-LeCoultre skeleton
clock, circa 1950
with a glass dial, standing
on a gilt metal base
19.5 cm high, 14 cm wide, 4cm deep
$600–800

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326
FERDINAND PREISS
(GERMAN, 1882-1943)
The Torch Dancer c.1925
a cold painted bronze mounted
ivory figure of a dancer suspended
on one leg, raised on a substantial
green onyx base, signed 'F.Preiss'
to the rear of the base
29.5cm high
$6,000–8,000
326
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327
A Provincial style fruitwood
vitrine, French, 19th century
191cm high, 90cm wide, 36cm deep
$800–1,200
328
FRENCH SCHOOL
Classical Landscape with
Dancing Figures 1925
oil on canvas
31 x 62.5cm
$1,500–2,000
329
A gilt bronze mounted marble top
bombé commode, French, circa 1900
marquetry inlaid flowers to
each curved side continuing
across the two drawers
86cm high, 120cm wide, 56cm deep
$1,200–1,800
330
A pair of George I style silver plate
candlesticks, Sheffield, 19th century
$200–300
331
A pair of cantilevered tubular
chrome and black leather chairs,
after the original design by
Marcel Breuer, Italian, 1970s
$200–400
332
A terrestrial glass globe lamp,
French, circa 1940
on a stepped aluminium base
30cm high
$400–600
327

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329

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333
A pair of green velvet butterfly wing
back armchairs, French, late 1920s
$1,200–1,800
334
A sterling silver tastevin by Towle
Sterling, American, mid 19th century
together with a sterling silver
brandy label by J & J Maxfield
Ltd, Birmingham, 1907 and a
silver plate whiskey label
the tastevin 15cm diameter,
90gms total weight of sterling
$100–200
335
A handpainted Chinese export
mug by Samson, 19th century
decorated with an armorial crest
translating to 'by fidelity and fortitude'
10.5cm high
$50–100
336
A pair of Empire style gilt bronze
and patinated green wall lights,
French, early 20th century
41cm high
$400–600
333

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337
NINO GIUFFRIDA
(ITALIAN, BORN 1924)
Plage 1968
oil on canvas
signed lower right: Nino Giuffrida
signed, dated and titled verso:
Nino Giuffrida 1968 Plage
26 x 39.5cm
$500–800
338
A terrestrial globe by Philips
Challenge Globes, London
part of the 'Cartes Tarides' series
originally made for the French market,
on a marble base with a chromed arm
40cm high
$800–1,200
338

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A French Art Deco wrought iron
marble top table
of oval form with a green marble top,
the ornate foliate pierced standard
raised on a conforming square foot
75cm high, 73cm wide, 54cm deep
$2,500–3,500
339
340
A French Art Deco circular
wrought iron marble top table
66cm high, 57cm diameter
$2,000–3,000
340

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341
A Spanish Provincial style fruitwood
and wrought iron dining table
75cm high, 167cm wide, 68cm deep
$800–1,200
341
342
A Thonet polished walnut bentwood
side table, Viennese, late 19th century
77cm high, 110m wide, 70cm deep
$1,000–1,500
342

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343
A red leather and gold embossed
book, from the library of Edward VIII,
Duke of Windsor.
The first or Grenadier Guard's Club,
1937, published by Gale & Polden,
93 pages gilt on edges, in period red
morocco binding, struck in the centre
of the first cover with the monogram
G. R. in gold letters surmounted by
the Royal Crown of England and
surrounded by the motto of the
Order of the Garter 'HONNI SOIT
QUI MAL Y PENSE' with a fleur de lys
at each corner.
PROVENANCE
Former collection of King Edward
VIII, then Duke of Windsor
Public auction, Paris
Private Collection, Melbourne
$1,000–2,000
344
A vintage Philips 'Politisk
Globus' globe, circa 1900
on a later ebonised stand
50cm high
$1,000–1,500
345
A Satsuma porcelain vase
table lamp, Japanese,
early 20th century
the cylindrical body
decorated with a court scene,
interspersed with panels of
peonies and chrysanthemums
60cm high
$400–600
344

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A Louis XVI marble top painted
demi-lune console, French
the St. Anne marble top above a
classical pierced and carved frieze,
raised on tapering fluted supports
81cm high, 90cm wide, 48cm deep
$3,000–5,000
347
A white painted circular centre
table, French, 19th century
69cm high, 128cm diameter
$400–600
348
A panelled walnut mirror back
hall stand, French, circa 1920
220cm high, 70cm wide, 24cm deep
$500–800
349
A rosewood handled silver plate
coffee pot by Tetard Brothers,
France, 19th century
24cm high
$400–600
346

88
350
350
PIERRE LEPAGE
(FRENCH, 1906-1983)
Still Life - Bouquet of
Orange Flowers
oil on canvas
signed lower left: P Lepage
44.5 x 59.5cm
$1,000–1,500
351
A giltwood trumeau pier mirror,
French, 19th century
130 x 24cm
$400–600
352
An Art Deco style stencil decorated
earthenware vase by Keller et
Guerin Lunéville, France,1930s
impressed edition marks and black
factory 'K&G Lunéville' stamp to base
32cm high
$500–700
353
A brass mounted cut crystal
lamp base, French, 1950s
25cm high
$300–500
354
A Dutch style tin glazed
vase, late 19th century
of lobed form with blue, white
and red decoration, blue
underglaze 'R' mark to base
25cm high
$200–300
355
A bone handled engraved silver plate
wine cooler, French, early 20th century
with an undulating beaded mouth
23cm high
$300–500

89
356
A pair of Louis XIV floral tapestry
upholstered high back fauteuil,
French, 19th century
$1,000–1,500
357
A polished brass fire set,
French, 19th century
comprising four pieces on stand
68cm high
$400–600
358
A pair of painted wood and metal
juggling ball coat hooks, Italian, 1950s
painted red, yellow and green
60cm long
$400–600
359
A pair of Louis XVI gilt bronze
candlesticks, French, 18th century
18cm high
$400–600
360
A pierced gallery edge silver plate
tea tray, French, 19th century
63cm wide
$400–600
361
An engine turned decorated gilt metal
box, French, early 19th century
2.5cm high, 7cm diameter
$300–500
356

90
362
362
PAUL CHARAVEL
(FRENCH, 1877-1961)
Moonlit Landscape 1941
oil on canvas
signed and dated lower right:
Paul Charavel 1941
49 x 91cm
$2,500–3,500
363
A smoky pressed glass
chrysanthemum relief powder box
by Verlys, France, circa 1930
raised factory mark to base
13cm diameter
$300–500
364
A pink pressed glass moth
relief powder box by Verlys,
France, circa 1930
raised factory mark to base
17cm diameter
$400–600
365
A grey pressed glass daisy box
by Verlys, France, circa 1930
raised factory mark to base
17cm diameter
$300–500
366
An opalescent pressed glass
daisy powder box by Verlys,
France, circa 1930
raised factory mark to base
17cm diameter
$300–500
367
A pair of red toleware Bouilotte
lamps, French, circa 1920
with a pierced gallery edge
32.5cm high
$300–500

91
368
A marquetry inlaid tray table by
Émile Gallé, French, circa 1905
finely inlaid with Art Nouveau flower
motifs and inlaid cursive signature
'Émile Gallé' to lower right, standing
on a gilt bronze bamboo form frame
52cm high, 69cm wide, 41cm deep
$2,500–3,500
369
No lot
370
A carved walnut revolving piano
stool, French, circa 1900
with blue leather upholstery
$300–500
371
A collection of shagreen desk
accessories, English
comprising four pieces, the
canister with a 'C' to the lid
lined with rosewood veneer
the largest box 12cm high,
30cm wide, 20cm deep
$400–600
368

92
372
A pair of tapestry upholstered
beech fauteuil, French, circa 1940
$800–1,200
373
A pair of silver plate pierced
bon bon dishes
14cm diameter
$80–120
374
A set of pale pink porcelain oyster
plates by Sarreguemines, France
comprising twelve plates and
one platter, green underglazed
factory mark to base
the platter 36cm diameter
$300–500
375
A pair of Imari porcelain lidded
vases, Japanese, circa 1900
the lobed bodies painted with
cherry blossoms in iron red
and dark blue, medallion motifs
to the drop shaped finials
35cm high
$400–600
376
A pair of Art Deco chrome and
marble elephant bookends, French
12cm high
$300–500
377
A handpainted faience peacock
platter by Marjatta Taburet for
Henriot Quimper, France, 1970's
black underglazed signature and
factory mark 'Marjatta Taburet
Henriot Quimper' to base
57cm long
$300–500
378
A handpainted faience cockerel
plate by Marjatta Taburet for
Henriot Quimper, France, 1960s
black underglazed signature and
factory mark 'Marjatta Taburet
Henriot Quimper' to base
24 x 24cm
$200–300
372

93
379
379
CLAIRE COLINET (1880-1950)
The Juggler with Three Balls
gilt bronze on red onyx plinth
signed to the base
19cm high
$1,500–2,500
380
A nest of three gilded metal
glass top side tables
43cm high, 53cm wide, 36cm deep
$150–250
381
A gilded porcelain fish service by
Longchamp, France circa 1950s
comprising a serving dish and
twelve plates, each with a central
transfer decoration of a trout,
black factory stamp to base
the serving dish 43cm long
$300–500
382
A simulated bamboo easel,
Japanese, Meiji period
70cm high
$400–600

94
383
383
An Anglo Indian ebonised dowry
chest on stand , 19th century
finely carved with a repeating motif of
flowering vines, flanked by brass drop
ring handles, raised on barley twist
supports and conforming stretchers
90cm high, 108cm wide, 49cm deep
$1,800–2,500
384
An Anglo-Indian ebonised
collectors cabinet, 19th century
carved with flowering vine borders
to each edge and side, the twin
doors carved with mandalas,
raised on squat bun feet
99cm high, 113cm wide, 52cm deep
$3,000–5,000
384

95
385
An Anglo-Colonial Padouk centre
table, first half 19th century
with an ornately carved foliate frieze,
raised on a conforming pedestal and
three scrolling leaf capped feet
76cm high, 140cm diameter
$8,000–12,000
386
A pair of Anglo-Indian ebony
side chairs, 19th century
each with a pierced and carved
crest rail above a drop-in seat
upholstered in grey silk brocade
$1,200–1,500
385

96
387
387
An Empire style gilt and bronze arrow
branch ceiling light, French, 1940s
each of the six branches piercing
a bronze sphere, meeting at a
central pendant with a flame finial
30cm high
$1,000–1,500
388
A pair of Empire style bronze
and polished brass arrow wall
sconces, French, 1940s
in the form of twin arrows
piercing a bronze ball at the
palmette framed centre
20.5cm high
$400–600
389
An Empire style repoussé brass wall
mirror, Continental, 19th century
surmounted by two Ophis Pteros
38cm high, 26cm wide
$300–500
390
A set of Empire style gilt bronze 'quiver'
twin branch wall sconces, 1940s
each 30cm high
$500–800

97
391
A silver plate and Chinese lacquer
handled champagne bucket by
Christofle, early 20th century
impressed 'Christofle France
lacque de Chine' to base
17cm high
$800–1,200
392
A black marble top marquetry inlaid
breakfront commode, French,
19th century
with gilt bronze escutcheons,
standing on four tapered feet
85cm high, 114cm wide, 48cm deep
$2,500–3,500
391
392

98
393
393
A Gothic Revival wrought iron
eight branch ceiling light,
French, 19th century
28cm high, 103cm wide, 54cm deep
$2,500–3,500
394
A Regency style mahogany
book canterbury
with a single drawer, standing
on four brass casters
52cm high, 47cm wide, 32cm deep
$800–1,200
394

99
395
A blue and white glazed vase in the
style of Boch Frères Keramis, French
the ovoid body painted with a
continuous frieze of leaping
antelope within meandros borders
34cm high
$1,000–1,500
396
An unusual George I style walnut and
Iznik tile top table, English, circa 1910
standing on four cabriole legs,
signed lower right corner
51cm high, 67cm wide, 47cm deep
$800–1,200
395
396

100
397
A five-branch chrome arc
lamp, French, circa 1970
206cm high
$800–1,200
398
A silver plated drinks tray on
stand, French, 1940s
with a gadroon border
43cm high, 66cm wide
$600–800
399
No lot
400
No lot
401
A set of circular perspex and chrome
bar stools, Italian, circa 1970
$200–400
402
A Continental cut crystal and silvered
bronze 'Medici' vase, 1940s
32.5cm high
$400–600
403
A Dutch style three branch brass
chandelier, 20th century
60cm long
$300–500
397

101
404
A chrome coffee table by Liwans
Rome, Italian, circa 1970
40cm high, 140cm wide, 90cm deep
$1,500–2,000
405
A chrome and brass modernist
dining table in the style of
Romeo Rega, Italian, 1960s
73cm high, 180cm wide, 100cm deep
$1,500–2,500
404
405

102
406
A pair of brass and chromed
rectangular occasional tables, Italian,
circa 1960
two-tiered with smoked glass, angular
brass insets to the interior of each leg
46cm high, 61cm wide, 38cm deep
$800–1,200
407
A cast iron door applique of a lion,
French, 19th century
35cm long
$200–300
408
A Louis XVI style white
linen upholstered stool,
French, 19th century
40cm high, 70cm wide, 60cm deep
$400–600
409
A simulated walnut wall mirror
in the Flemish style
118 x 71cm
$200–400
410
An Art Deco verde marble top
patinated wrought iron coffee table
the green marble supported
by a lattice frieze
46cm high, 76cm wide, 45cm deep
$500–700
411
A nest of Regency style
brass mounted and glazed
mahogany side tables
the largest 74cm high,
52cm wide, 37cm deep
$400–600
412
An onyx top gilt metal occasional
table, French, 1940s
standing on three stylised
doric column legs
44cm high, 50cm diameter
$400–600
406

103
413
A polished brass and chrome glass
top console table, Italian, circa 1960
75cm high, 160cm wide, 50cm deep
$800–1,200
414
A pair of glass top chrome and gilt
brass side tables by Romeo Rega,
Italian, (1904-1968)
54cm high, 75cm wide, 45cm deep
$800–1,200
413
414

104
415
415
A set of Neoclassical ebonised
chairs after the original by Giuseppe
Gaetona-Descalzi, Italian, 1940s
with grey velvet button upholstered
seats and intricate reeded back splats
$800–1,200
416
An Empire Revival red painted and
lacquered extension table in the style
of Maurice Hirsch, French, post 1940
including two leaves and six chairs,
each of the chairs signed to the
underside with later upholstery
77cm high, 157cm wide, 88cm deep
$2,500–4,000
417
A Meiji period blue and white
charger, Japanese, circa 1900
the central flower decoration
surrounded with panels of peacocks,
cranes and swans, blue and white
wave marks to the underside
46cm diameter
$300–500
416

105
418
A Chinoiserie lacquer and
gilt metal étagère by Maison
Jansen, French, circa 1920
57cm high, 78 cm wide, 36cm deep
$600–800
419
A Louis XVI style cane top carved
beech stool, French, 19th century
stadium shaped with carved
bay leaf swags to the frieze
47cm high,100cm wide,
40cm deep
$350–550
420
A pair of black slip glazed
ceramic vases with silk tassels
with pink, green and cream
silk tassels tied around the
neck of the petal rims
each 24cm high
$250–350
418

106
421
422
421
A collection of bubble pattern
glass vases by Daum Nancy,
France, 20th century
comprising five pieces, engraved
'Daum & Nancy France' to each side
11cm high
$1,000–1,500
422
A collection of faceted glass bowls by
Daum Nancy, France, 20th century
comprising four pieces
engraved signature 'Daum &
Nancy France' to each side
10cm high
$800–1,200
423
An Art Deco palm leaf pattern
earthenware vase, French
the oval body glazed a matte
warm grey under a glossy white
stylised stencil overlay
marked to base 'Ages I Lauraine
France'
29cm high
$800–1,200
424
A pair of George I style silver plate
coffee pots, English, 20th century
with ebonised handles
21cm high
$150–250
425
A George I style silver plate sugar
caster, English, 20th century
16cm high
$100–150
426
A set of Art Deco silver
plate condiment bowls by
Fairfax & Roberts, Sydney
comprising six pieces
4.5cm high
$100–150
423

107
427 (Detail)
427
A French wrought iron painted tile
top occasional table, circa 1940
By Paul Fouillen, signed lower left:
'P Fouillen'
44cm high, 77cm wide, 46cm deep
$1,000–1,500
427

108
428
A French walnut library table,
signed Mazaroz, 19th century
with finely carved scrolling
supports, inscribed 'P.Mazaroz'
80cm high, 140cm wide, 74cm deep
NOTE
Paul Mazaroz was an unusual
character. Born in Lons-le-Saunier,
friend of Gustave Courbet, Mazaroz
was a patron of the arts and a sculptor,
who also wrote sociological and
economic essays.
He worked in Riballeurís workshop
in Paris and became his partner
after marrying the man's daughter
in 1853. This partnership shifted the
Ribailleur-Mazaroz company's focus
towards modernity. Indeed, after
the World's Fair of 1851, Mazaroz
discovered how the English used
machines for cabinet making and was
the first to use them in France. Hence,
he liked to call himself an 'industrial
artist'. This desire to be grounded in
the age and progress of his times was
shown in the book of photography
he produced to present his creations
instead of a simple catalogue of
engravings. Supplier of Napoleon III,
his company was one of the most
prosperous in France during the
Second Empire and the 3rd Republic.
$2,000–3,000
428

109
429
A large French carved oak
bookcase, 19th century
finely carved in high relief
throughout the upper and
lower sections with caryatids
and classical foliate motifs
237cm high, 137cm wide,
59cm deep
$2,000–3,000
429

110
430
430
A carved gilt wood frame wall mirror,
Italian, late 18th century
ornately decorated with
acorns and flowers
98 x 63cm
$800–1,200
431
A gilt bronze mounted Kangxi style
ginger jar table lamp, French
the jar decorated with plum blossoms,
a gilt bronze flame finial to the rod
77cm high
$2,000–4,000
431

111
432
A pair of Imari vases decorated
with rocks and flowering cherry
trees, Meiji period, 19th century
36cm high
$800–1,200
433
A marble top painted and
carved demi-lune console,
French, 19th century
standing on two reeded legs,
the russet marble sitting atop
a pierced medallion frieze
87cm high, 121cm wide, 47cm deep
$1,500–2,500
432
433

112
434
435

113
434
A pair of French leather
upholstered walnut bergères
88cm height of back
$1,500–2,500
435
A rosewood and ebonised
bentwood salon table
62cm high, 122cm wide, 86cm deep
$800–1,200
436
A silver plate epergne with cut
crystal bowl, 19th century
45cm high
$800–1,200
437
A pair of Spanish walnut
demi-lune console tables
78cm high, 127cm wide, 64cm deep
$1,500–2,500
438
A giltwood lampadaire in
the style of Hollywood
183cm high
$600–800
439
A cast iron umbrella stand
95cm high, 65cm wide and 35cm deep
$400–600
440
SCOTTISH SCHOOL
The Young Soldier
colour engraving
57.5 x 47cm
$200–400
441
A Spanish walnut coffee table
52cm high, 102cm wide, 44cm deep
$400–600
436
437

114
443
442
A green serpentine marble sculpture
pedestal, French, 19th century
110cm high
$800–1,200
443
A Napoleon III gilt bronze
mounted Carrara marble portico
clock, French, 19th century
on a pedestal base, the enamel
dial surmounted by a gilt
bronze figure in a bicorne
31cm high, 24cm wide, 8.5cm deep
$1,000–1,500
442

115
444
An Empire style mahogany marble
top console, French, 19th century
the supporting columns mounted with
nymph busts, lion head handles to the
single drawer, resting on lion ball feet
94cm high, 93cm wide, 47cm deep
$1,500–2,000
445
A carved giltwood salon mirror,
French, 20th century
$600–800
446
A brass mounted faceted
crystal table lamp
63cm high
$300–500
447
An Art Nouveau style gilt metal
waterlily motif lamp base
62.5cm high
$300–500
444

116
448
A French carved walnut Regence
style armchair
with red and cream herringbone
upholstery
$1,200–1,500
449
A Spanish Provincial style dining table
with a wrought iron stretcher
78cm high, 160cm wide, 8cm deep
$1,200–1,500
448

117
450
An opaque yellow etched glass vase
by Daum, France, early 20th century
signed Daum, France
26cm high
$2,000–3,000
451
An 18th century Spanish
walnut side table
77cm high, 168cm wide, 75cm deep
$2,000–3,000
450
451

118
452
453

119
452
PAUL JACOB HIANS
(FRENCH, 1884-1967)
Still Life with Oysters and Lemons
oil on canvas
signed lower right: Paul Jacob Hians
31.5 x 39.5 cm
$400–600
453
A gilt metal and verre églomisé top
coffee table, French, circa 1940
with a twisted gallery edge,
standing on four undulating legs
47cm high, 97cm wide, 44cm deep
$800–1,200
454
A pair of Louis XV style gilt bronze and
rosewood marble top bedsides, French
75cm high, 45cm wide, 32cm deep
$1,000–1,500
455
A collection of pressed glass powder
boxes by Verlys, France, circa 1930
comprising three boxes in quartz
coloured glass with holly, mistletoe
and spray patterns to the lids
moulded mark 'Verlys' to bases
the largest 13cm diameter
$600–800
456
A pair of French Longwy faience
jardinières, circa 1900
with central panels of nightingales
amongst bamboo on a grey ground
each 17.5cm high
$1,000–1,500
457
A verre églomisé mirror top gilt
metal coffee table, French
standing on four scrolling legs
44cm high, 60cm diameter
$800–1,200
End of Sale
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the policies of Gibson's Auctioneer's & Valuers Pty
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Auctioneer of the intention to purchase the Lot by
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entity that makes this makes this action. Bidding is
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intention to deceive as to authorship, origin, age,
period, culture, provenance or source where the
correct description as to such matters is not reflected
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Lot shall be capable of being a forgery by reason of
any damage or restoration work of any kind (including
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imply the absence of any others. Estimates of the
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may be a small exchange rate risk, for international
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to refuse admission to the Auction premises or
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this deposit. Gibson's also reserves the right to
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Bid or for errors or omissions which may arise. It is
the Bidder’s responsibility to check with Gibson's
after the Auction if they were successful. Unlimited
or “Buy” Bids will not be accepted. Please refer to our
indicative Bidding increments below for appropriate
absentee Bid amounts (Section K).
F) TELEPHONE BIDS
Priority will be given to overseas and interstate
Bidders. Arrangements for this service must be
confirmed at least 24 hours prior to the Auction
commencing. Gibson's accepts no responsibility
whatsoever for any errors or failure to execute Bids.
In telephone Bidding the Buyer agrees to be bound
by all terms and conditions listed here and accepts
that Gibson's cannot be held responsible for any
miscommunications in the process. The success
of telephone Bidding cannot be guaranteed due to
circumstances that are unforeseen. Buyers should
be aware of the risk and accept the consequences
should contact be unsuccessful at the time of
Auction. You must advise Gibson's of the Lots in
question and recommend a ‘Cover Bid’ amount
should there be any issues with technology or
communication via the telephone number provided.
Gibson's will advise Telephone Bidders who have
registered at least 24 hours before the Auction of any
relevant changes to descriptions, withdrawals or any
other Sale room notices.
G) ONLINE BIDDING
Gibson's accepts no responsibility for any
errors, failure to execute Bids or any other
miscommunications regarding this process. It is the
online Bidder’s responsibility to ensure the accuracy
of the relevant information regarding Bids, Lot
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H) RESERVES
Unless otherwise indicated, all Lots are offered
subject to a Reserve, which is the confidential
minimum price below which the Lot will not be sold.
The Reserve will not exceed the low estimate printed
in the catalogue. The Auctioneer may open the
Bidding on any Lot below the Reserve by placing
a Bid on behalf of the Seller. The Auctioneer may
continue to Bid on behalf of Seller up to the amount
of the Reserve, either by placing consecutive Bids or
by placing Bids in response to other Bidders.
I) AUCTIONEERS DISCRETION
The Auctioneer has the right at his absolute and sole
discretion to refuse any Bid, to advance the Bidding
in such a manner as he may decide, to withdraw or
divide any Lot, to combine any two or more Lots and,
in the case or error or dispute and whether during or
after the Sale, to determine the successful Bidder,
to continue the Bidding, to cancel the Sale or to
re-offer and resell the item in dispute. If any dispute
arises after the Sale, then Gibson's Sale record is
conclusive.
J) SUCCESSFUL BID AND PASSING OF RISK
Subject to the Auctioneer’s discretion, on the
acceptance of a Bid by the fall of the Auctioneer's
hammer, a contract of sale is made between the
Seller and the Buyer. Risk and responsibility for the
Lot (including frames or glass where relevant) passes
immediately to the Buyer. Gibson's shall not be liable
for any breach of contract by either the Seller or
the Buyer.
K) INDICATIVE BIDDING STEPS, ETC.
Gibson's reserves the right to refuse any Bid,
withdraw any Lot from Sale, to place a Reserve on
any Lot and to advance the Bidding according to
the following:
Increment Amount
Dollar Range
$20 $0–$500
$50 $500–$1,000
$100 $1,000–$2,000
$200 $2,000–$5,000
$500 $5,000–$10,000
$1,000 $10,000–$20,000
$2,000 $20,000–$50,000
$5,000 $50,000–$100,000
$10,000 $100,000–$200,000
$20,000 $200,000–$500,000
$50,000 $500,000–$1,000,000
Absentee Bids must follow these increments and any
Bids that don’t follow the steps will be rounded up to
the nearest acceptable Bid.
5. After the Sale
A) BUYER'S PREMIUM
In addition to the Hammer Price, the Buyer agrees
to pay to Gibson's the Buyer's Premium. The Buyer's
Premium is 22% of the Hammer Price plus GST.
(Goods and Services Tax) where applicable.
B) ONLINE SURCHARGE
In the case where the Buyer purchases via online
Bidding platforms, the Buyer agrees to pay the online
Bidding surcharge of 2% (Gibsons.com.au) or 5%
(Invaluable.com) plus GST, where applicable.
C) PAYMENT AND PASSING OF TITLE
The Buyer must pay the full amount due (comprising
the Hammer Price, Buyer's Premium and any
applicable taxes and GST) not later than three (3)
days after the Auction date.
The Buyer will not acquire title for the Lot until
Gibson's receives full payment in cleared funds, and
no goods under any circumstances will be released
without confirmation of cleared funds received.
This applies even if the Buyer wishes to send items
interstate or overseas.
Payment can be made by the following means:
• Bank Transfer/Direct Deposit is our preferred
method of payment
Account Name: Gibson's Auctions
Bank:
Bank of Melbourne
(A division of St George)
BSB: 193879
Account No: 441701443
Swift Code: SGBLAU2S
Routing Code: 021000021
Bank Address: 197-201 Glenferrie Road,
Malvern, Vic, 3144
The Buyer is responsible for any bank fees and
charges applicable for the transfer of funds into
Gibson's account
• Personal, Company and Bank Cheques are not
accepted without prior approval.
• EFTPOS (no charge)
• Credit cards: Visa and Mastercard (1.2% incl GST
merchant fee) and American Express (2% incl
GST merchant fee)
Please note that credit card transactions over
$5,000 will not be accepted over the telephone
unless by prior arrangement.
• Cash up to AU$10,000 can accepted in
cash. For any amount over this, cash is to be
deposited directly into our account at a Bank of
Melbourne/St George branch
D) COLLECTION OF PURCHASES & INSURANCE
Gibson's is entitled to retain items sold until all
amounts due to us have been received in full in good
cleared funds. Subject to this, the Buyer shall collect
purchased Lots within three (3) days from the date of
the Sale unless otherwise agreed in writing between
Gibson's and the Buyer.
At the fall of the hammer, insurance is the
responsibility of the purchaser.
E) PACKING, HANDLING AND SHIPPING
At the request of the Buyer, Gibson's may assist with
packing of goods but takes no responsibility for loss,
damage or breakage that may occur.
Gibson's at the request of the Buyer may arrange
for a carrier, packer or shipper to have the property
packed, insured and shipped at the Buyer’s
expense. All packing, shipping, insurance, postage &
associated charges will be borne by the purchaser.
Gibson's can assist with removal companies that the
Buyer can use but takes no responsibility whatsoever
for the actions of any recommended third party.
F) CULTURAL HERITAGE EXPORT LICENCES
Unless otherwise agreed by Gibson's in writing, the
fact that the Buyer wishes to apply for an export
licence does not affect their obligation to make full
payment immediately, nor Gibson's right to charge
interest or storage charges on late payment. It is
the responsibility of the Buyer to check Australia’s
Protection of Moveable Cultural Heritage Act 1986
prior to purchase. Export/import licences applications
are the responsibility of the Buyer and/or the Buyer's
nominated shipper. Gibson's shall not be obliged to
rescind a Sale nor to refund any expenses incurred by
the Buyer in circumstances where an export licence
is not granted.
G) REMEDIES FOR NON-PAYMENT
If the Buyer fails to make full payment immediately,
Gibson's is entitled to exercise one or more of the
following rights or remedies (in addition to asserting
any other rights or remedies available under the law)
i) to charge interest at the ANZ visa credit card
rate as published weekly in the Australian
Financial Review;
ii)
iii)
iv)
to hold the defaulting Buyer liable for the
total amount due and to commence legal
proceedings for it’s recovery along with interest,
legal fees and costs to the fullest extent
permitted under applicable law;
to cancel the Sale;
to resell the property publicly or privately on
such terms as we see fit;
v) to pay the Seller an amount up to the net
proceeds payable in respect of the amount Bid
by the defaulting Buyer. In these circumstances
the defaulting Buyer can have no claim upon
Gibson's in the event that the Lot(s) are sold for
an amount greater than the original invoiced
amount;
vi)
to offset against any amounts which Gibson's
may owe the Buyer across any other
transactions;
viii) to reject at any future Auction any Bids made by
or on behalf of the Buyer or to obtain a deposit
from the Buyer prior to accepting any Bids;
ix)
to exercise all the rights and remedies of a
person holding security over any property in
our possession owned by the Buyer whether by
way of pledge, security interest or in any other
way, to the fullest extent permitted by the law of
the place where such property is located. The
Buyer will be deemed to have been granted such
security to us and we may retain such property
as collateral security for such Buyer’s obligations
to us;
x) to take such other action as Gibson's deem
necessary or appropriate.
H) FAILURE TO COLLECT PURCHASES
Where purchases are not collected within three (3)
days from the Sale date, whether or not payment has
been made, Gibson's shall be permitted to:
i) remove, store and further insure the Lot at the
expense of the Buyer, releasing only after full
payment has been received from the Buyer for
incurred costs;
ii)
iii)
re-sell the Lot without Reserve by Auction,
private treaty or any other means whereby the
Buyer agrees not to challenge the resale price
achieved
rescind the Sale of that Lot or any other Lot sold
by the Seller to the Buyer at the same or any
other Auction
If Gibson's do re-sell the property under clauses H
and G, the defaulting Buyer agrees to be liable for
all payments of any deficiency between the total
amount originally due and the price obtained, as well
as the legal as all costs, expenses, damages, legal
fees, commissions and premiums of whatever kinds
associated with both Sales or otherwise arising from
the default.
6. Extent of Gibson's Liability
Gibson's agrees to refund the purchase price in
the circumstances of the Limited Warranty set out
in paragraph 7. Apart from that, neither the Seller
nor we, nor any of our employees or agents are
responsible for the correctness of any statement of
whatever kind concerning any Lot, whether written
or oral, nor for any other errors or omissions in
description or for any faults or defects in any Lots.
Except as stated in paragraph 7 below, neither the
Seller ourselves, our officers, agents or employees
give any representation warranty or guarantee or
assume any liability of any kind in respect of any
Lot with regard to merchantability, fitness for a
particular purpose, description, size, quality, condition,
attribution, authenticity, rarity, importance, medium,
provenance, exhibition history, literature or historical
relevance. Except as required by local law any
warranty of any kind is excluded by this paragraph.

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7. Limited Warranty
Subject to the terms and conditions of this
paragraph, the warrants for the period of fourteen
(14) days from the date of the Sale that any property
described in this catalogue (noting such description
may be amended by any Saleroom notice or
announcement) which is stated without qualification
to be the work of a named author or authorship is
authentic and not a forgery. The term “Author” or
“authorship” refers to the creator of the property or
to the period, culture, source, or origin as the case
may be, with which the creation of such property is
identified in the catalogue.
The warranty is subject to the following:
i) it does not apply where a) the catalogue
description or Saleroom notice corresponded
to the generally accepted opinion of scholars
and experts at the date of the Sale or fairly
indicated that there was a conflict of opinions,
or b) correct identification of a Lot can be
demonstrated only by means of a scientific
process not generally accepted for use until
after publication of the catalogue or a process
which at the date of the publication of the
catalogue was unreasonably expensive or
impractical or likely to have caused damage to
the property.
ii)
iii)
iv)
the benefits of the warranty are not assignable
and shall apply only to the original Buyer of the
Lot as shown on the invoice originally issued by
Gibson's when the Lot was sold at Auction.
the original Buyer must have remained the owner
of the Lot without disposing of any interest in it
to any third party
The Buyer’s sole and exclusive remedy against
the Seller in place of any other remedy which
might be available, is the cancellation of the
Sale and the refund of the original purchase
price paid for the Lot less the Buyer's Premium
which is non refundable. Neither the Seller nor
Gibson's will be liable for any special, incidental
nor consequential damages including, without
limitation, loss of profits not for interest.
v) The Buyer must give written notice of claim
to us within fourteen (14) days of the date of
the Auction. The Seller shall have the right, to
require the Buyer to obtain two written opinions
by recognised experts in the field, mutually
acceptable to the Buyer and Gibson's to
decide whether or not to cancel the Sale under
warranty.
vi)
the Buyer must return the Lot to Seller in the
same condition that it was purchased.
8. Severability
If any part of these Conditions of Sale is found by any
court to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, that part
shall be discounted and the rest of the Conditions
shall continue to be valid to the fullest extent
permitted by law.
9. Copyright
The copyright of all images, illustrations and written
material produced by Gibson's relating to a Lot
including the contents of this catalogue, is and shall
remain the property at all times of Gibson's and
shall not be used by the Buyer, nor by anyone else
without our prior written consent. Gibson's and the
Seller make no representation or warranty that the
Buyer of a property will acquire any copyright or other
reproduction rights in it.
10. Law and Jurisdiction
These terms and conditions and any matters
concerned with the foregoing fall within the exclusive
jurisdiction of the courts of the state in which the
Auction is held.
11. Pre-Sale Estimates
Gibson's publishes with each catalogue our opinion
as to the estimated price range for each Lot. These
estimates are approximate prices only and are not
intended to be definitive. They are prepared well in
advance of the Sale and may be subject to revision.
Interested parties should contact Gibson's prior to
Auction for updated pre-Sale estimates and starting
prices.
12. Sale results
After the Sale, Gibson's may publish (both verbally
and in writing) the results of Sale at our discretion,
including the prices achieved for specific Lots.
Unless otherwise discussed with the Buyer, details of
individual Buyers will remain confidential.
13. Goods and Service Tax
In accordance with A New Tax System (Goods and
Services Tax) Act 1999, Gibson's Auctions will collect
on behalf of the Australian Tax Office (ATO) a Goods
and Service Tax (GST) of 10% on all applicable
transactions.
GST is applicable on the Hammer Price in the case
where the Seller is selling property that is owned by
an entity registered for GST. GST is also applicable
on the Hammer Price in the case where the Seller is
not an Australian resident. These Lots are denoted
by a dagger symbol † placed next to the estimate.
GST is also applicable on the Buyer's Premium.
Overseas Buyers and non-resident Buyers in Australia
will not be charged GST on both Hammer Price and
Premiums under the following conditions:
1. The items are exported through a Gibson's
approved freight company including Australia
Post
2. The items are exported within 60 days of the
date of the Sale
The invoice supplied by Gibson's for purchases will be
regarded as a Tax invoice for GST purposes.
14. Resale Royalty Scheme
Under the legal obligations of the Resale Royalty
Scheme for Visual Artists Act 2009, Sellers must
provide the following information to comply with
the act:
• was the artwork acquired after 8 June 2010?
• is the Sale/Reserve price (including GST) $1,000
or more?
• is the artist from Australia or a country listed in
the Regulations to the Act?
• is the artist alive, or deceased less than 70
years?
The Seller:
i) acknowledges that he or she understands his or
her legal obligations under the Resale Royalty for
Visual Artists Act 2009 (the Act);
ii)
iii)
iv)
undertakes to comply with all requirements of
the Act, including by providing its agent, the
company, with accurate information sufficient for
compliance with sections 28 and 29 of the Act;
undertakes to indemnify the company for any
loss incurred by the company as a result of
the vendor’s failure to comply with any of the
vendor’s legal obligations under the Act; and
acknowledges that if he or she fails to comply
with any of his or her legal obligations under
the Act, the company may provide the vendor’s
name and contact details to Copyright Agency
Limited (CAL).
Lots subject to payment of the Resale Royalty
Scheme will be denoted by the symbol §. The
Australian Resale Royalty is a flat rate of 5% on the
Hammer Price (including GST). The Australian Resale
Royalty is payable by the Seller in addition to the
Buyer's Premium plus any applicable GST.
15. Jewels & Watches
GEMSTONES
Gemstones have historically been subjected to a
variety of treatments to enhance their appearance.
Sapphire and rubies are routinely heat treated to
improve their colour and clarity, similarly emeralds
are frequently treated with oils or resin for the same
purpose. Other treatments such as staining or dyeing,
irradiation, filling or coating may have been used
on other precious and semi-precious gemstones
and organic material. These treatments may be
permanent, whilst others may need special care to
reserve their appearance. Buyers should assume that
each Lot has been subject to some form of treatment
and that the estimates reflect this.
A number of laboratories issue certificates that give
detailed descriptions of gemstones, and in the event
that Gibson's has been supplied with or obtained
certificates for any Lot, this shall be noted in the
catalogue. However, as there may not be consensus
between different laboratories on the degree, or
types of treatment of the gemstones, Gibson's
supplies these without warranty.
Buyers should assume that all gemstones sold
by Gibson's may have been subjected to such
treatments, and that the catalogue estimates reflect
this.
PEARLS
Pearls, like gemstones, are also subject to various
treatments. Buyers should assume that any pearls
sold by Gibson's may have been subjected to such
treatments, and that the catalogue estimates reflect
this.
WATCHES
Please note: All watches sold by Gibson's are sold on
an “as is” basis. Gibson's makes no representation
or warranty that any watch is in working order. Many
watches have been repaired over their lifetime and
may contain non-original parts. The absence of any
reference to the condition of a watch does not imply
that the Lot is in good condition and without defects,
repairs or restorations. Buyers should be aware that
a general service, change of battery or further repair
work, for which the Buyer is solely responsible for,
may be necessary.
ESTIMATED WEIGHTS
If a stone has a known weight, it has been weighed
out of the mount. If a stone has an estimated weight,
it is an approximate weight only and has been
measured by us in the mount and is a statement of
opinion only. The information is given as a guide only
and Buyers should satisfy themselves with regard to
this information as to its accuracy.

Lot 281 (Detail)