Australian Colonial Furniture and Australiana

The Australian Furniture & Australiana Department holds a multi vendor sale each November, as well as single owner sales throughout the year. The sale encompasses Colonial Furniture from the First Settlement period through to the early 20th century, including makers such as Lawrence Butler, Andrew Lenehan and Joseph Sly, Silver and Gold objects by Alexander Dick, Steiner, Brunkhorst and Wendt, Pottery form the first half of the 20th century by Mahood, Castle-Harris and Grace Seccombe, as well as items of Historical Significance.

If you are considering buying or selling individual items or entire collections, a member of our specialist team will be pleased to offer their expert advice by telephone, e-mail or in person.

Highlights from past auctions

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 ...
Sold for AU$ 42,700 inc. premium
Gabriel Argy-Rousseau (1885-1963) A pâte de verre vase: Lions, circa 1926
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 ...
Sold for AU$ 43,200 inc. premium
A rare Australian cedar Pembroke extension dining table with three extra leaves circa 1830

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