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Design For Living

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Lot 1

A collection of late 19th / early 20th century century giltwood carvings

1A collection of late 19th / early 20th century century giltwood carvings
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A collection of late 19th / early 20th century century giltwood carvings Comprising a pair of carved masks trailing flowers and fruit, 111cm high ...

Lot 2

A late 19th century / early 20th century Louis XV style kingwood and marquetry commode retailed by M

2A late 19th century / early 20th century Louis XV style kingwood and marquetry commode retailed by M
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A late 19th century / early 20th century Louis XV style kingwood and marquetry commode retailed by Maison Bailly Applied with gilt bronze mounts, ...

Lot 3

A Louis XV style rosewood, kingwood and burr walnut marquetry writing cabinet

3A Louis XV style rosewood, kingwood and burr walnut marquetry writing cabinet
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A Louis XV style rosewood, kingwood and burr walnut marquetry writing cabinet The frieze drawer enclosing a leather lined writing surface, the upp...

Lot 4

A pair of 19th century Italian kingwood and gilt bronze mounted commodes

4A pair of 19th century Italian kingwood and gilt bronze mounted commodes
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A pair of 19th century Italian kingwood and gilt bronze mounted commodes With marble tops, each 63cm wide, 35cm deep, 84cm high. (2) Provenance: ...

Lot 5

A Louis XV walnut fauteuil and pair of chaises

5A Louis XV walnut fauteuil and pair of chaises
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A Louis XV walnut fauteuil and pair of chaises Upholstered in foliate fabric, the chaises each 62cm wide, 50cm deep, 94cm high, the fauteuil 75cm...

Lot 6

19th century Dutch School, Tavern drinkers in the 17th century style - a pair

619th century Dutch School, Tavern drinkers in the 17th century style - a pair
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19th century Dutch School Tavern drinkers in the 17th century style - a pair Oil on canvas Unsigned Each 30cm high x 24cm wide. (2) ...[more]

Lot 7

Jan Van Beers (Belgian, 1852-1927), 'The Wine Taster'

7Jan Van Beers (Belgian, 1852-1927), 'The Wine Taster'
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Jan Van Beers (Belgian, 1852-1927)'The Wine Taster'Oil on CanvasSigned23cm x 28cmProvenance:Property from a Hampshire country estateChristie’s Sou...

Lot 8

Giovanni Maresca (Italian, 19th century), 'A Matter of Taste'

8Giovanni Maresca (Italian, 19th century), 'A Matter of Taste'
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Giovanni Maresca (Italian, 19th century)'A Matter of Taste'Oil on canvasSigned25cm x 38cmProvenance:Property from a Hampshire country estateChrist...

Lot 9

A pair of 19th century Louis XVI style kingwood and tulipwood side cabinets

9A pair of 19th century Louis XVI style kingwood and tulipwood side cabinets
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A pair of 19th century Louis XVI style kingwood and tulipwood side cabinets Applied with gilt bronze and porcelain mounts, each with grey veined w...

Lot 10

A 20th century Louis XV style rosewood marquetry bombé commode

10A 20th century Louis XV style rosewood marquetry bombé commode
The Pedestal

A 20th century Louis XV style rosewood marquetry bombé commode Applied with gilt bronze mounts, the pink marble top above two drawers, with traili...

Lot 11

A pair of 20th century Louis XV style giltwood fauteuils

11A pair of 20th century Louis XV style giltwood fauteuils
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A pair of 20th century Louis XV style giltwood fauteuils The shaped square backs carved with central double shells, on cabriole legs, upholstered ...

Lot 12

A late 19th century Italian baroque style walnut carved display cabinet

12A late 19th century Italian baroque style walnut carved display cabinet
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A late 19th century Italian baroque style walnut carved display cabinet The scrolling acanthus carved cresting surmounted by a winged putti, above...

Lot 13

An 18th century Neapolitan kingwood serpentine petit commode

13An 18th century Neapolitan kingwood serpentine petit commode
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An 18th century Neapolitan kingwood serpentine petit commode In the Louis XV style and applied with gilt bronze mounts, the moulded edge marble to...

Lot 14

A late 19th century French Louis XVI style gilt bronze cartel clock

14A late 19th century French Louis XVI style gilt bronze cartel clock
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A late 19th century French Louis XVI style gilt bronze cartel clock The white enamel dial with Roman and Arabic numerals flanked by oak leaf garla...

Lot 15

A mid-19th century French Louis XV style gilt bronze mantel clock by Le Roy & Fils

15A mid-19th century French Louis XV style gilt bronze mantel clock by Le Roy & Fils
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A mid-19th century French Louis XV style gilt bronze mantel clock by Le Roy & Fils The enamel dial signed ‘Le Roy & Fils / Palais Royal / A Paris ...

Lot 16

A Louis XVI style white marble mantel clock with gilt bronze mounts, the dial signed Tiffany & Co.

16A Louis XVI style white marble mantel clock with gilt bronze mounts, the dial signed Tiffany & Co.
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A Louis XVI style white marble mantel clock with gilt bronze mounts, the dial signed Tiffany & Co. The mechanism stamped ‘Made in France / 208158...

Lot 17

A 20th century Louis XIV style gilt-bronze ten-light chandelier

17A 20th century Louis XIV style gilt-bronze ten-light chandelier
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A 20th century Louis XIV style gilt-bronze ten-light chandelier The branches issuing from bearded masks, electrified, 68cm high, 80cm diameter P...

Lot 18

A 20th century French gilt bronze twelve-light chandelier

18A 20th century French gilt bronze twelve-light chandelier
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A 20th century French gilt bronze twelve-light chandelier The branches arranged in two tiers, electrified, 84cm high, 69cm diameter. Provenance:...

Lot 19

A late 19th century Italian carved giltwood five-light chandelier

19A late 19th century Italian carved giltwood five-light chandelier
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A late 19th century Italian carved giltwood five-light chandelier  With scrolling arms, 105cm diameter, 105cm drop. ...[more]

Lot 20

A Louis XIV style pressed gilt brass and later white painted marginal mirror

20A Louis XIV style pressed gilt brass and later white painted marginal mirror
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A Louis XIV style pressed gilt brass and later white painted marginal mirror With central bevelled rectangular mirror plate surmounted by a cresti...

Lot 21

An early 20th century Venetian carved giltwood etched mirror

21An early 20th century Venetian carved giltwood etched mirror
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An early 20th century Venetian carved giltwood etched mirror The pierced frame enclosing foliate-etched glass borders around a bevelled main plat...

Lot 22

A pair of late 19th / early 20th century carved giltwood and composition girandoles

22A pair of late 19th / early 20th century carved giltwood and composition girandoles
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A pair of late 19th / early 20th century carved giltwood and composition girandoles Each with pierced scrolling frame and pair of candle branches,...

Lot 23

A pair of 17th century style Florentine carved gilt wood mirrors

23A pair of 17th century style Florentine carved gilt wood mirrors
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A pair of 17th century style Florentine carved gilt wood mirrors The rectangular aged plates, within profusely carved pierced foliate frames, eac...

Lot 24

A late 19th / early 20th century Italian polychrome painted and parcel gilt mirror

24A late 19th / early 20th century Italian polychrome painted and parcel gilt mirror
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A late 19th / early 20th century Italian polychrome painted and parcel gilt mirror The rectangular plate, framed with foliate carved frame in high...

Lot 25

A Moghan runner, South Caucasus, circa 1900

25A Moghan runner, South Caucasus, circa 1900
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A Moghan runner, South Caucasus, circa 1900 93cm x 280cm ...[more]

Lot 26

A Heriz runner, North west Persia, early 20th century

26A Heriz runner, North west Persia, early 20th century
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A Heriz runner, North West Persia, early 20th century 535cm x 94cm ...[more]

Lot 27

A Bakshaish carpet, North West Persia, circa 1880

27A Bakshaish carpet, North West Persia, circa 1880
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A Bakshaish carpet, North West Persia, circa 1880450cm x 330cm

Lot 28

A Tabriz rug, North West Persia, circa 1900

28A Tabriz rug, North West Persia, circa 1900
The Pedestal

A Tabriz rug, North West Persia, circa 1900 173cm x 121cm ...[more]

Lot 29

A Qum rug, Central Persia circa 1900

29A Qum rug, Central Persia circa 1900
The Pedestal

A Qum rug, Central Persia circa 1900 182cm x 135cm ...[more]

Lot 30

An Afghan Ziegler design carpet

30An Afghan Ziegler design carpet
The Pedestal

An Afghan Ziegler design carpet 360cm x 283cm ...[more]

Lot 31

A Heriz carpet, North West Persia, circa 1920

31A Heriz carpet, North West Persia, circa 1920
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A Heriz carpet, North West Persia, circa 1920 284cm x 199cm ...[more]

Lot 32

A 20th century Chinese censer and cover

32A 20th century Chinese censer and cover
The Pedestal

A 20th century Chinese censer and cover With ring loop handles, 24cm wide, 14cm deep, 21.5cm high. Provenance: Property from a private collectio...

Lot 33

A late 19th century Chinese ivory parasol handle

33A late 19th century Chinese ivory parasol handle
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A late 19th century Chinese ivory parasol handle  Carved with a family of monkeys and insects, 28cm long. N.B: This lot is subject to CITES regul...

Lot 34

A 17th century Chinese Shunzhi vase

34A 17th century Chinese Shunzhi vase
The Pedestal

A 17th century Chinese Shunzhi vase20cm high.Provenance:Property from a private collection of European Decorative Arts

Lot 35

A pair of late 19th century black japanned chimney urns

35A pair of late 19th century black japanned chimney urns
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A pair of late 19th century black japanned chimney urns Heightened with gilt chinoiseries, on turned tapering bodies, turned socles and square bas...

Lot 36

A large late 19th century Japanese tomato ground vase

36A large late 19th century Japanese tomato ground vase
The Pedestal

A large late 19th century Japanese tomato ground vase Decorated with a pair of colourful birds perched among prunus and with flowers on a tomato-r...

Lot 37

An early 20th century Chinese teak rice measure and three Chinese red lacquered rice carriers

37An early 20th century Chinese teak rice measure and three Chinese red lacquered rice carriers
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An early 20th century Chinese teak rice measure and three Chinese red lacquered rice carriers  37cm square, 24cm, 26cm and 36cm diameter respectiv...

Lot 38

A late 19th century Chinese red painted open armchair

38A late 19th century Chinese red painted open armchair
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A late 19th century Chinese red painted open armchair  The square back with shaped panelled splat, with outswept arms above a cleated rectangular ...

Lot 39

A pair of 19th century framed Chinese watercolours of exotic fish

39A pair of 19th century framed Chinese watercolours of exotic fish
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A pair of 19th century framed Chinese watercolours of exotic fish Each 19cm x 31cm. (2) Provenance: Property from a Hampshire country estate ....

Lot 40

A group of eight 19th century Chinese framed watercolours

40A group of eight 19th century Chinese framed watercolours
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A group of eight 19th century Chinese framed watercolours  Of figures in traditional dress, in various sizes, the largest 19cm x 31cm. (8) Proven...

Lot 41

A set of four 19th century Chinese gilt framed watercolours of birds

41A set of four 19th century Chinese gilt framed watercolours of birds
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A set of four 19th century Chinese gilt framed watercolours of birds All signed with seals, each 38cm x 18cm. (4) Provenance: Property from a Ham...

Lot 42

A large 20th century gilt framed Chinese pen and watercolour on silk of a pair of cranes

42A large 20th century gilt framed Chinese pen and watercolour on silk of a pair of cranes
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A large 20th century gilt framed Chinese pen and watercolour on silk of a pair of cranes Signed and with seal, 170cm x 62cm. Provenance: Property...

Lot 43

A pair of 19th century Chinese framed watercolours and another

43A pair of 19th century Chinese framed watercolours and another
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A pair of 19th century Chinese framed watercolours and anotherThe pair depicting buildings by a river, the other of a boy and elderly man, both si...

Lot 44

Four 19th century engravings of Chinese scenes in silvered frames

44Four 19th century engravings of Chinese scenes in silvered frames
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Four 19th century engravings of Chinese scenes in silvered frames Comprising, 'Island and Fort Que moy, (China)', 16cm x 22cm, 'A View of Poo-ta-l...

Lot 45

Two 18th century silver pique ivory-handled palmwood and malacca walking canes

45Two 18th century silver pique ivory-handled palmwood and malacca walking canes
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Two 18th century silver pique ivory-handled palmwood and malacca walking canesOne initialled and dated WS 1701, the other TC 91, 85cm and 89cm res...

Lot 46

A large 19th century Chinese silkwork panel

46A large 19th century Chinese silkwork panel
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A large 19th century Chinese silkwork panel Depicting a goddess and phoenix on a red ground, 148cm high, 82cm wide. Provenance: Property from a p...

Lot 47

A modern printed wall hanging of 'Smell' from the Lady and the Unicorn cycle

47A modern printed wall hanging of 'Smell' from the Lady and the Unicorn cycle
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A modern printed wall hanging of 'Smell' from the Lady and the Unicorn cycle138cm high, 134cm wide.

Lot 48

A late 19th century white marble female figure by Paul Guidotti

48A late 19th century white marble female figure by Paul Guidotti
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A late 19th century white marble female figure by Paul Guidotti The classically draped female figure holding a cornucopia with a lion at her side...

Lot 49

A large cream and blue painted plinth of bombé form in the Rococo style

49A large cream and blue painted plinth of bombé form in the Rococo style
The Pedestal

A large cream and blue painted plinth of bombé form in the Rococo style The square top above sides decorated with scroll work. Provenance: Proper...

Lot 50

A pair of inlaid marble pedestals

50A pair of inlaid marble pedestals
The Pedestal

A pair of inlaid marble pedestals Of square tapering form, 38cm wide, 38cm deep, 127cm high. (2) Provenance: Property from a private collection ...

Lot 51

A set of twelve early 20th century Louis XV style beech and white painted dining chairs

51A set of twelve early 20th century Louis XV style beech and white painted dining chairs
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A set of twelve early 20th century Louis XV style beech and white painted dining chairs With cartouche shaped padded backs within moulded frames, ...

Lot 52

A late 19th century Flemish style walnut open armchair

52A late 19th century Flemish style walnut open armchair
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A late 19th century Flemish style walnut open armchair The rectangular padded back and seat upholstered in cream diaper pattern fabric, with leaf ...

Lot 53

An octagonal marble veneered centre table

53An octagonal marble veneered centre table
The Pedestal

An octagonal marble veneered centre table The radial patterned top on conforming pedestal base, modern, 175cm wide, 175cm deep, 73cm high. Prove...

Lot 54

A 19th century French kingwood and gilt bronze mounted display cabinet

54A 19th century French kingwood and gilt bronze mounted display cabinet
The Pedestal

A 19th century French kingwood and gilt bronze mounted display cabinet With marble top, 91cm wide, 39cm deep, 174cm high. Provenance: Property f...

Lot 55

Two late 19th / early 20th century white marble and gilt bronze mounted pedestals

55Two late 19th / early 20th century white marble and gilt bronze mounted pedestals
The Pedestal

Two late 19th / early 20th century white marble and gilt bronze mounted pedestals One slightly taller and the base applied with gilt-metal garland...

Lot 56

A late 19th century Louis XVI style mahogany and parquetry table à ecrire, by Paul Sormani, Paris

56A late 19th century Louis XVI style mahogany and parquetry table à ecrire, by Paul Sormani, Paris
The Pedestal

A late 19th century Louis XVI style mahogany and parquetry table à ecrire, by Paul Sormani, Paris Applied with gilt-bronze mounts, the kidney shap...

Lot 57

A late 19th century Louis XVI style mahogany and gilt bronze mounted commode à vantaux

57A late 19th century Louis XVI style mahogany and gilt bronze mounted commode à vantaux
The Pedestal

A late 19th century Louis XVI style mahogany and gilt bronze mounted commode à vantauxAfter the model by Joseph Stöckel and Guillaume Benneman, th...

Lot 58

A 19th century and later rococo style carved giltwood bed

58A 19th century and later rococo style carved giltwood bed
The Pedestal

A 19th century and later rococo style carved giltwood bed The scroll and rocaille-carved headboard inset with red velvet shaped panels, the basebo...

Lot 59

A 19th century Louis XV style giltwood serpentine console table

59A 19th century Louis XV style giltwood serpentine console table
The Pedestal

A 19th century Louis XV style giltwood serpentine console table The white veined moulded marble top above a pierced frieze, on scrolling in-swept ...

Lot 60

A 19th century giltwood centre table

60A 19th century giltwood centre table
The Pedestal

A 19th century giltwood centre table Of serpentine outline with rouge marble top, 133cm wide, 104cm deep, 79cm high. Provenance: Property from a ...

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