About Fine Classic Antiques
Graham Geddes has been dealing in antiquities, antique furniture, decorative and fine art for over fifty years, gathering a loyal, and high-profile clientele. Passionate in his pursuit of beauty and knowledge, Graham Geddes is esteemed as one of the world leading experts in the trade. He credits the success of his elegant antiques empire to retaining a prominent position in the market. He has been able to do so by specializing in the rare and prestigious, whilst maintaining a stringent and thorough research programme for the select pieces he deals in. Now in his 80's, ...Read More
Established in 20121stDibs seller since 2023
Associations
International Confederation of Art and Antique Dealers' Associations
Featured Pieces
Pair of Chinese Black Lacquered Polychrome Wedding Cabinets, Mid 20th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Pair of Chinese Black Lacquered Polychrome Wedding Cabinets, Mid 20th Century
Description:
Feature intricate hand-painted designs depicting scenes of courtly life, floral motifs, and auspicious symbols like vases and pomegranates, which represent fertility and blessing.
Provenance: Private Australian Collection.
Dimensions:
Height: 188.5cm.
Width: 118cm.
Depth: 50cm.
Significance:
Traditionally, such cabinets were given as part of a bride's dowry and were used to store valuable items like fabrics and silks.
Construction:
Made from solid wood, finished with a durable lacquer, these cabinets showcase the skilled craftsmanship prevalent in Chinese furniture making during that era.
Symbolism:
The painted motifs, such as plum blossom and peony, carry symbolic meanings within Chinese culture, adding to the cultural richness of these pieces.
Collectibility:
Antique Chinese wedding cabinets...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Furniture
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
A French Giltwood Over Mantle Mirror, 18th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A French Giltwood Over Mantle Mirror, 18th Century
Description:
The large rectangular mirror surmounted by a central scrolling acanthus corona, descending to scrolling yoke flanked ...
Category
Antique 18th Century French Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Giltwood
A French Régence Gilt Hall Mirror, 18th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A French Régence Gilt Hall Mirror, 18th Century
Description:
The narrow rectangular plate with rounded corners at its summit, within a gilt reed-and-reel moulding extending to a mir...
Category
Antique 18th Century French Regency Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
A Spanish Polychrome Earthenware Plate, 19th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Spanish Polychrome Earthenware Plate, 19th Century
With flower motif to the center and borderd by abstract floral pattern.
Provenance: Private Australian Collection.
Dimensions:
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Category
Antique 19th Century Spanish Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Earthenware
A Spanish Polychrome Earthenware Plate, 18th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Spanish Polychrome Earthenware Plate, 18th Century
Depiciting a hare on abstract floral ground.
Provenance: Private Australian Collection.
Dimensions:
Height: 3cm.
Diameter: 33.8...
Category
Antique 18th Century Spanish Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Earthenware
A Delft Polychrome Earthenware Plate, 18th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Delft Polychrome Earthenware Plate, 18th Century
With scenic tondo bordered by floral marly.
Provenance: Private Australian Collection.
Dimensions:
Height: 4cm.
Diameter: 35.5cm....
Category
Antique 18th Century Dutch Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Earthenware
A Timber Tree Trunk Stool
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Timber Tree Trunk Stool
Provenance: Private Australian Collection.
Dimensions:
Height: 45.5cm.
Diameter: 40cm.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Rustic Stools
Materials
Hardwood
A Timber Tree Trunk Stool
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Timber Tree Trunk Stool
Provenance: Private Australian Collection.
Dimensions:
Height: 41.5cm.
Diameter: 35cm.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Rustic Stools
Materials
Hardwood
A Solid Cast Bronze Goose
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Solid Cast Bronze Goose
Provenance: Private Australian Collection.
Dimensions:
Height: 58cm.
Width: 36cm.
Depth: 16cm.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Garden Ornaments
Materials
Bronze
A Solid Cast Bronze Goose with Open Mouth
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Solid Cast Bronze Goose with Open Mouth
Provenance: Private Australian Collection.
Dimensions:
Height: 59cm.
Width: 38cm.
Depth: 16cm.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
A Spanish Wrought Iron and Copper Jardinière, 19th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Spanish Wrought Iron and Copper Jardinière, 19th Century
Description:
The tazza form gadrooned copper bowl of the jardinière with an embossed acanthus leaf neck between rope moul...
Category
Antique 19th Century Spanish Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Copper, Wrought Iron
A George I Style Ottoman
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A George I Style Ottoman
With ticking upholstery and double piping.
Provenance: Private Australian Collection.
Dimensions:
Height: 46cm.
Width: 94cm.
Depth: 79cm.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Australian George I Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Beech
