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Fine Furniture & Decorative Arts

Auction 19373
Sydney
26 Jun 2011, starting at 11:00 EST.
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Auction highlights

Max Dupain - Sydney Opera House 30.3 x 30.3cm (11 15/16 x 11 15/16in).
Sold for AU$ 112,800 inc. premium
Max Dupain - Sydney Opera House 30.3 x 30.3cm (11 15/16 x 11 15/16in).
A fine and rare Victorian 18 carat Tasmanian gold snuff boxmade by Edward Smith, Birmingham, 1858 in Birmingham and marked to the rim by the Sydney Royal Mint
Sold for AU$ 108,000 inc. premium
A fine and rare Victorian 18 carat Tasmanian gold snuff box Edward Smith, Birmingham 1858, with The Sydney Royal Mint ...
Patrick White (Australian, 1912-1990) A collection of correspondence including 23 autograph letters signed, 10 typed letters signed, one 2-page a.l.s fragment, 8 autograph postcards and w cards, to Margery WILLIAMS (1906 -1988), "Dogwoods" (Castle Hill), Centennial Park, London, Paris, Athens, Kavalla and elsewhere, 11 December 1960-29 October 1987, approximately 103 pages on 54 leaves, plus cards, various sizes, many letters with original envelopes; with related letters( including correspondence from Angus wilson to Williams), 3 pp.ms fragments written by Williams, a 3pp.carbon copy of a letter from Williams to White, 30 original photographs, related newspaper clippings: and copies.
Sold for AU$ 60,000 inc. premium
Patrick White (Australian, 1912-1990) A collection of correspondence including 23 autograph letters signed, 10 typed letters signed, one 2-page a ...
F. Reiss 'Flame Dancer' Circa 1930
Sold for AU$ 36,000 inc. premium
Ferdinand Preiss (1882-1943) 'Torch Dancer', circa 1925 A cold-painted bronze and ivory figure modelled balancing on one leg, her back ...

Lots

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A George I oak bureau
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A George I oak bureau
Sold for AU$ 1,440 inc. premium
A 17th century oak chest of drawers
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A Charles II oak chest of drawers late 17th century
Sold for AU$ 2,640 inc. premium
A mid 18th Welsh oak dresser base
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A mid 18th Welsh oak dresser base
Estimate:
AU$ 2,000 - 3,000
£1,200 - 1,800
US$ 1,900 - 2,900
A George III mahogany serpentine tea table
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A George III mahogany serpentine tea table
Sold for AU$ 1,080 inc. premium
A good early 17th century three tier buffet
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A Jacobean carved oak three tier buffet 17th century
Sold for AU$ 6,600 inc. premium
A George II oak and mahogany cross-banded bureau cabinet
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A George II oak and mahogany cross-banded bureau cabinet
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AU$ 4,000 - 6,000
£2,400 - 3,600
US$ 3,800 - 5,700
A George III mahogany bracket clock
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A George III mahogany bracket clock
Sold for AU$ 4,560 inc. premium
An bronze oval plaquette
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An bronze oval plaquette
Sold for AU$ 1,080 inc. premium
A George III inlaid mahogany tea caddy
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A George III inlaid mahogany tea caddy
Sold for AU$ 720 inc. premium
An 18th century oak pew
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An 18th century oak pew
Sold for AU$ 480 inc. premium
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